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Meaning of advantage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

advantage

Pronunciation:/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ//ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

    Example: The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.

  2. Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.

  3. Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit

    Example: Having the faster car is of little advantage.

  4. The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to

  2. To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of