advantaged
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ədˈvæntɪdʒd/
KK: /ædˈvæntɪdʒd/
adjective
Definition
Having a better position or more benefits compared to others, especially in terms of social or financial circumstances.
Example
Those who are advantaged often have better access to education and resources.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more advantaged
Superlative: most advantaged
Conversation
I sometimes feel like some people are more advantaged in life than others.
Yeah, it's true. It seems like they have more opportunities.
Exactly! I wonder how we can create more balance for everyone.
That would be great — everyone deserves a fair chance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
privileged
favored
benefited
Antonyms
disadvantaged
unfavored
impoverished
verb
Definition
To have a favorable position or benefit from a situation.
Example
The new policy advantaged the employees by providing better benefits.
Tense Forms
Past: advantaged
Past Participle: advantaged
Conversation
I think the new policy really advantaged the employees.
Yeah, it definitely made a difference in our workload.
It's nice to see management finally taking our needs into account.
Root Explanation
Advantaged is formed from "advantage" (from Old French *avantage*, meaning benefit or profit) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "advantaged" describes a state of having benefits or being in a favorable position.
Memory Tip
Think of having a 'benefit' ('advantage') that puts you in a 'state' ('-ed') of being better off.
Visually Confused Words
unadvantaged
vantage
misadvantage
disadvantage
unvantaged