💡advantage

noun
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example Sentences

Having strong communication skills is a great advantage in business.

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

Example Expressions

take advantage of

Synonyms

benefit, edge, asset, gain, upper hand, plus
Entry 1
benefit, edge, asset, gain, upper hand
Entry 2
benefit, asset, plus, edge

Antonyms

disadvantage, drawback, handicap
Entry 1
disadvantage, drawback, handicap
Entry 2
disadvantage, drawback, handicap

Collocations

competitive advantage, great advantage, take advantage, clear advantage, unfair advantage
Entry 1
competitive advantage, great advantage, take advantage, clear advantage
Entry 2
competitive advantage, take advantage, unfair advantage, clear advantage

More Example Sentences

Overall, the advantages carry more weight than the disadvantages.

The advantage of studying abroad is gaining international experience.

The biggest advantage of my proposal is that it can be implemented quickly.

The advantage of living in a city is that all services are easily accessible.

On balance, I think the advantages are more significant than the disadvantages.

The advantage of freelancing is freedom; the disadvantage is income uncertainty.

The advantage of buying a car is independent travel; the downside is maintenance cost.

A major disadvantage of online education is the lack of hands-on learning opportunities.

The advantage of social media is easy access to information; the disadvantage is the spread of misinformation.

The advantage of online shopping is buying from home; the disadvantage is not seeing the product before purchasing.

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