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advantage

The correct spelling is advantage.

How to pronounce advantage

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/
noun

IPA: /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

Say it like: Adv-ant-aje

The correct spelling is advantage. Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end. For example: "The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

Usage Examples

The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.

Having the faster car is of little advantage.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.
  2. 2.Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
  3. 3.Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
  4. 4.The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
  5. 5.The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.

verb

  1. 1.To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
  2. 2.To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of

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