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advantage

Definition

  • noun: something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others
  • noun: superiority of position or condition
  • verb: to give an advantage to
  • used to announce the person who has won the point
  • synonyms: benefit, beneficial, advantageous

Examples

  • Is there a way to 'turn this situation to our advantage'? [=is there a way to exploit this situation?; is there a way to take advantage of this situation?]

  • The union should be 'at an advantage' [=should have an advantage] in the negotiations.

  • She used her position for personal 'advantage'. [=for personal gain; to help herself]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Strait of Hormuz is where % of the world's oil passes through. I know what it is, Aaron. Mr. President, this is a purposeful provocation by the Iranians to take advantage of the night's events and choke off the Western world's main supply of oil. Just as we're on our knees, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1