advantageous — Providing a favorable or beneficial position; giving someone a better chance of success or profit. It describes conditions or circumstances that offer positive outcomes or competitive edge.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Providing a favorable or beneficial position; giving someone a better chance of success or profit. It describes conditions or circumstances that offer positive outcomes or competitive edge.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
Example Sentences
- Being tall is advantageous when you're trying to reach cookies hidden on the top shelf.
- The new trade agreement will be advantageous for both countries.
- His photographic memory proved advantageous during the open-book exam - ironically.
advantageous
ADJECTIVE[/ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/]
Providing a favorable or beneficial position; giving someone a better chance of success or profit. It describes conditions or circumstances that offer positive outcomes or competitive edge.
Providing a favorable or beneficial position; giving someone a better chance of success or profit. It describes conditions or circumstances that offer positive outcomes or competitive edge.
Though they call it outrageous, being courageous makes it advantageous!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century French 'avantage' meaning 'benefit' or 'superiority', which itself comes from the French phrase 'avant' (before/ahead) indicating a position of being ahead or having the upper hand.
Breakdown
advantage (noun: a favorable position or benefit) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Being tall is advantageous when you're trying to reach cookies hidden on the top shelf.”
“The new trade agreement will be advantageous for both countries.”
“His photographic memory proved advantageous during the open-book exam - ironically.”
“It's advantageous to invest in renewable energy companies now.”
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