advantage

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Pronunciation
/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/
/ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

Example Sentences
  • The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.
2 Definition

Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.

3 Definition

Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit

Example Sentences
  • Having the faster car is of little advantage.
4 Definition

The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.

5 Definition

The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.

6 Definition

Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to

2 Definition

To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of