ADVANTAGE Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

əd-ˈvan-tij

Definition of advantage

as in edge

the more favorable condition or position in a competition your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there

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Relevance

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as in benefit

a thing that helps had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family

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advantage

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verb

as in to benefit

to provide with something useful or desirable there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes

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Recent Examples of advantage

Noun

The Democrats are in their own civil war, which are giving Republicans an opportunity that historically gives them advantage in this election a problem. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Christian Cage took advantage with a low blow on Matt from behind. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Verb

That would advantage Lasher, because the West Side typically produces more votes than its crosstown rival neighborhood. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 Israel’s lower costs reflect cheaper power and simpler geography, advantages California doesn’t have. — Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage

Noun

The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

The material benefit of the Emmys — of all awards shows, really — is almost entirely intangible.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
The opportunity to learn from professionals in the field about working on engines and also learning from Miami-Dade College professors has been a huge benefit, said Rangel, the auto tech.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

The upcoming 17-day FIBA break could be an opportunity for a new player to acclimate to Hammon’s system in Las Vegas.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Beyond balancing your hormones, these can be some of the most effective ways to manage endometriosis, but as the opportunity grows, so does the potential for misinformation and misleading claims.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of opportunity

Noun

His newsrooms, including the Kathmandu Post, have deployed all their assets to cover the tragedy, and to provide Nepalis with clear, accurate information on emergency relief, river monitoring, and other immediate needs.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
She was accompanied by her younger son, Kash, 14, and current boyfriend Kyle Mowitz, who is in asset management.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of asset

Noun

From one vantage, Kardashian’s path to global superstardom was borne by a perfect storm of time, place, person, and opportunity—a convergence of the smartphone, social media, reality TV, and the changing conception of what constitutes a celebrity.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
But these Ad-vantage Leggings from Outdoor Research are actually made for hiking, with a high content of exceptionally stretchy Lycra, plus abrasion-resistant DuraPrint overlay on the knees and hips.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of vantage

Noun

Kay has hit 12 betters, most in the majors, in his first 66 1/3 innings.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well.

— Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Definition of better

Noun

On Thursday, Salesforce shares shot up almost 23%, their best day since 2020 and second-biggest jump since the company went public in 2004.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Power density faces another jump Phase 2 now aims to increase power density by more than three times again.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

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