advantage — a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 유리한 점, 이점
Korean pronunciation: 애드-밴-티지 (강세: 밴)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret recipe gives our restaurant a huge advantage over the competition.
- Having a pet dragon would be quite an advantage in a snowball fight.
- She took advantage of the sale and bought ten pairs of shoes.
advantage
NOUN//ədˈvæntɪdʒ//
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
The home team had a major advantage because thousands of fans supported them.
Technology gave the company a huge advantage over its competitors. (ADVANCE + BENEFIT = ADVANTAGE → an advantage helps someone advance through a useful benefit)
Use your advantage — manage the challenge and change the balance.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'avantage', derived from 'avant' (before, forward) which comes from Latin 'abante'. The word originally meant 'superiority in position or situation'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret recipe gives our restaurant a huge advantage over the competition.”
“Having a pet dragon would be quite an advantage in a snowball fight.”
“She took advantage of the sale and bought ten pairs of shoes.”
“My superpower of always finding parking spots gives me a major advantage in the city.”
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