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ad·van·tage
 advantage
- pronunciation:
 d
vaen
tihj
- phrases:
- take advantage of
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a position or place of superiority or domination.
All her preparation gave her the advantage in the debate.Our initiatives have paid off and put us at an advantage over our competitors.- synonyms:
- ascendancy, edge, upper hand, whip hand
- antonyms:
- disadvantage
- similar words:
- dominance, domination, lead, leverage, preeminence, preference, superiority, supremacy
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| definition 2: |
something that gives a position of superiority or domination.
A degree from a top school is an advantage in competing for a job.
- antonyms:
- bar, detriment, disadvantage, drawback, handicap, liability, obstacle
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| definition 3: |
something that is a benefit, profit, or gain.
Saving money and avoiding the traffic are advantages of being able to walk to work.- synonyms:
- benefit, convenience
- antonyms:
- cost, disadvantage, drawback, penalty
- similar words:
- advancement, asset, avail, behoof, betterment, blessing, boon, expediency, favor, gain, good, head start, improvement, positive, profit, use, vantage
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| related words: |
excellence, goodness, handicap, honor, interest, ornament, privilege, value, welfare, worth |
| phrase: |
take advantage of |
| derivation: |
advantaged (adj.) |
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