advantage
Pronunciation:
/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ//ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/noun
Definitions
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.
Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
Example: Having the faster car is of little advantage.
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
verb
Definitions
To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of