Advantages
/ədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
A good or useful quality or feature.
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
superiority or a benefit
The new office has several advantages over the old one, including better security and more space.
💡 Simply: Good points or benefits
More Examples
Her experience in project management is a clear advantage for her new role.
How It's Used
"Our new software system offers several advantages over the competitors."
"Taking online courses has many advantages for students with busy schedules."
Idioms & expressions
to have an advantage
To be in a better position or have more benefit than someone or something else.
"He has an advantage over his colleagues because he speaks four languages fluently."
The word 'advantage' comes from the Greek 'hyperekhos' meaning 'more vigorous', derived from 'hyper-' ('more than') and 'ekhos' ('sound/vigour'). Over time, it evolved to mean 'superior circumstance', with 'advantage' emerging in English around the 15th century.
The term has been used in various writing contexts since Middle English, with the meaning evolving from 'superior opportunity' to the current usage of 'superiority or benefit'.
Memory tip
Think of it as taking the 'adv' (ad- for 'towards') and adding 'vantage' (a high point or position) to mean a good position or quality.