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noun

əd-ˈvan-tij How to pronounce advantage (audio)
Definition of advantagenext
1
as in edge
the more favorable condition or position in a competition your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there

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Relevance

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2
as in benefit
a thing that helps had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family

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advantage

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verb

as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes

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Recent Examples of advantage
Noun
Also, the ocean offers genuine advantages, such as stable temperatures, an abundance of undisputed land, and no neighbors complaining about noise. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026 The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Verb
Nevertheless, the algorithms’ tendency to advantage the advantaged and disadvantage the disadvantaged seems clear. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026 His role as an agent provides him with real-time insight into the revenue-sharing strategies of Washington’s conference foes, just as his role as a UW staffer similarly affords access that could, even indirectly, advantage his agency’s clients. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
  1. edge
  2. benefit
  3. opportunity
  4. asset
  5. vantage
  6. better
  7. stead
  8. jump
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • The event also gave Kansas City’s Ghanaian residents an opportunity to introduce others to Jama, the tradition of singing, chanting and dancing that has long been intertwined with Ghanaian soccer culture and community celebrations.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • Those assets have never been more valuable in the modern game, given the new lottery system and tightening salary cap constraints.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • General Atlantic, which has more than $126 billion in assets under management, is known for making early bets on fast-growing tech companies.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of asset
Noun
  • The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • The telescope’s visible-light camera sensitivity is on par with the Hubble Space Telescope’s wide-field lens, but with an exponentially larger vantage.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 June 2026
Definition of vantage
Noun
  • Kay has hit 12 betters, most in the majors, in his first 66 1/3 innings.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
  • And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well.
    — Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • The additional investment in facilities and road transportation DHL Express made during the pandemic has helped put the business in good stead for navigating the current geopolitical uncertainty.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • No true face is as standardizable as the image the person has sent in its stead, and another friend, my partner, even my boss might have sent me the exact same little face earlier.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of stead
Noun
  • About $920 million of the losses stemmed from government-impostor scams, a $131 million jump from 2024.
    — Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • However, the true growth engine is Google Cloud, which saw revenue jump 63% and its backlog nearly double to an astounding $462 billion, surpassing last year's total revenue.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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