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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

  • (..) Buddy. I'm so sorry. Yes. According to her, I'm... too focused on my career. As if being driven to succeed is... some sort of a character flaw. Well, she certainly did take advantage of the lifestyle my success afforded her. Ooh! Ha. Wow. - Ah, it's for the best. - Mm-hmm. (..)
    1999 American Beauty