advantaged

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adjective

ad·​van·​taged əd-ˈvan-tijd How to pronounce advantaged (audio)
Synonyms of advantagednext
: having or providing an advantage and especially a social or financial advantage over others
an advantaged position
advantaged children

advantaged

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past tense and past participle of advantage entry 2

Examples of advantaged in a Sentence

Adjective He comes from an advantaged community.
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Research shows kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to suffer firearm injuries than their peers in the most advantaged areas. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Under current law, funds may be accessed on a tax-advantaged basis when the policy is properly structured, funded, and maintained, but withdrawals and loans can affect policy performance and tax treatment. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Families and friends may contribute, while employers can also make tax-advantaged contributions, subject to modest annual limits of US$5,000. — Kris Iyer, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The tax-advantaged 503A accounts went live over the holiday weekend, and they are aimed at allowing children to build long-term savings over their lifetimes. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantaged

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

advantage entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of advantaged was in 1612

Rhymes for advantaged

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“Advantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantaged. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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