advantage

ad-van-tage · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

  2. 2.

    A benefit or profit gained from something.

  3. 3.

    (Tennis) The point scored after deuce.

  4. 4.

    To benefit or profit (formal or archaic).

Forms

plural: advantages

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    take advantage of — To exploit an opportunity or person.
  • •
    to one's advantage — Beneficial to someone.
  • •
    have the advantage — To be in a superior position.
  • •
    competitive advantage — A superiority over competitors.
  • •
    unfair advantage — A benefit gained unfairly.

Related words

Antonyms: disadvantage, drawback, hindrance
See also: advantages, benefit, disadvantage, edge
Synonyms: asset, benefit, edge, gain

Etymology

From Old French avantage ("advantage, profit"), from avant ("before"), from Latin ab ante ("from before").