First Known Use: 1523
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1advantage
noun ad·van·tage \əd-ˈvan-tij\
: something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others
: a good or desirable quality or feature
: benefit or gain
Full Definition of ADVANTAGE
1
: superiority of position or condition <higher ground gave the enemy the advantage>
2
: a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor <lacked the advantages of an education>
3
4
: the first point won in tennis after deuce
— to advantage
: so as to produce a favorable impression or effect <wishing to be seen to advantage>
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Origin of ADVANTAGE
Middle English avantage, from Anglo-French, from avant before, from Late Latin abante
Related to ADVANTAGE
- Synonyms
- better, bulge, catbird seat, drop, edge, high ground, inside track, jump, pull, stead, upper hand, vantage, whip hand, coign of vantage
2advantage
verb
advantagedadvantag·ing
Definition of ADVANTAGE
transitive verb
: to give an advantage to : benefit
First Known Use of ADVANTAGE
1549
ADVANTAGING Defined for Kids
advantage
noun ad·van·tage \əd-ˈvan-tij\
Definition of ADVANTAGE for Kids
1
: something that benefits the one it belongs to <Speed is an advantage in sports.>
2
: the fact of being in a better position or condition <His great height is an advantage in basketball.>
3
: personal benefit or gain <It's to your own advantage to study.>
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