| ace |
to outdo or gain an advantage over (often fol. by "out"). [1/7 definitions] |
| angler |
a person who forms schemes and plots to gain an advantage. [1/3 definitions] |
| avail |
use, advantage, or value. [1/3 definitions] |
| avail oneself of |
to make use of to one's advantage. |
| bandit |
one who takes unfair advantage of others, esp. in business dealings; swindler; cheat. [1/3 definitions] |
| bargaining chip |
something that can be used in negotiating or making deals, esp. if likely to yield an advantage. |
| become |
to look good with; show to advantage. [1/3 definitions] |
| becoming |
flattering or showing off to advantage (often fol. by "to"). [1/4 definitions] |
| behoof |
advantage, benefit, or use. |
| beneficent |
resulting in an improvement or advantage; beneficial. [1/3 definitions] |
| benefit |
anything that provides an advantage or produces a positive result. [1/5 definitions] |
| brinkmanship |
the practice of seeking advantage by pursuing a dangerous course of action to the brink of disaster. |
| bum |
(informal) one who does not want to work, or one who takes selfish advantage of the generosity of others. [1/5 definitions] |
| cagey |
careful not to be trapped or taken advantage of; wary; shrewd. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| capitalize |
to take advantage of something for gain or profit (usu. fol. by "on"). [1/4 definitions] |
| carpetbag |
to move to a place for the purpose of seeking political advantage for oneself. [1/2 definitions] |
| carpetbagger |
one who moves to a place for the purpose of seeking political advantage. [1/2 definitions] |
| convenience |
an improvement in comfort or personal advantage. [2/4 definitions] |
| cynical |
callously taking advantage of others or violating accepted morals. [1/2 definitions] |
| dead weight |
(informal) one that is unproductive or gives no advantage, yet still requires resources to support. [1/3 definitions] |