Advantage
/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA benefit or superiority over others.
/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
He had the advantage of experience.
💡 Simply: Something that helps you win or be better.
More Examples
The new software offers a significant competitive advantage.
How It's Used
"The home team had a significant advantage."
"Our company's advantage lies in its innovative technology."
To gain an advantage.
/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
To benefit or profit from something.
This strategy will advantage us in the market.
💡 Simply: To make something helpful for yourself.
How It's Used
"We will advantage ourselves by accepting this deal."
Idioms & expressions
to have an advantage over someone
To be in a better position than someone else.
"She had a significant advantage over her opponents."
From Old French avantage, from avant 'before' + tage, related to Latin tangere 'to touch'. Originally meant 'advance', 'precedence'.
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent since its Old French origins, consistently referencing a superior position.
Memory tip
Think 'advanced' - being ahead of the game.