advantage
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ//
KK: /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
noun
Definition
A situation or condition that helps someone or something to be more successful or effective than others.
Example
Having a good education can give you a significant advantage in the job market.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new job opening?
Yeah, I heard it has some great advantages like flexible hours.
Exactly! I think having that kind of schedule would really help.
For sure, it’s definitely an advantage if you want to balance work and life better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
benefit
edge
gain
Antonyms
disadvantage
drawback
loss
transitive verb
Definition
To provide a benefit or profit to someone or something.
Example
The new policy will advantage the local businesses by providing tax breaks.
Tense Forms
Past: advantaged
Past Participle: advantaged
Conversation
I think taking that online course will really advantage your career.
Yeah, I've heard it can open up a lot of opportunities.
Exactly! It might even help you get a promotion.
Root Explanation
Advantage is formed from "ad-" (meaning to or toward) and "vant" (from Latin "vincere", meaning to conquer or win). The word refers to a position or condition that is favorable or beneficial, suggesting a way to 'win' or gain something.
Memory Tip
Think of moving 'toward' a 'winning' position — 'ad-' means to or toward, and 'vant' relates to conquering or winning.
Visually Confused Words
vantage
unadvantaged
misadvantage
disadvantage
vauntage