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advantage · noun

/ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒ/Full view

Word family

Nouns: advantage, disadvantage

Adjectives: advantageous, disadvantaged

advantage (USEFUL THING)

B1 C or U something good about a situation that helps you

Dictionary examples:

One of the advantages of booking a flight in advance is that you get better seats.

For a basketball player, it's an advantage to to be tall.

Learner example:

Surely it would be an advantage that you speak English and German, because of all the foreign tourists. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swiss German)

take advantage of sth

B1 to use something good in a situation to help you

Dictionary example:

I thought I'd take advantage of the exercise facility while I'm here.

Learner example:

When I bought my ticket I expected to be able to take advantage of those discounts you announced in the newspaper advertisement but I had to pay the most expensive price. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)

take advantage of sb/sth

B2 to treat someone or something badly in order to get what you want

Dictionary example:

I think she takes advantage of his good nature.

Learner example:

There will always be the threat of those men who take advantage of animals' inferior status. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)

advantage (SUCCESS)

B2 C or U something that will help you to succeed

Dictionary example:

These new routes will give the airline an advantage over its competitors.