ADVANTAGES Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

advantages 1 of 2

noun

plural of advantage

as in edges

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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as in benefits

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

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advantages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of advantage

as in avails

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 advantages

Noun

Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Yet, those advantages increasingly sound like desperate talking points from commissioner Greg Sankey. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 While silk offers functional advantages, its greatest impact is often perceptual. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Starting out so young in the business did have its advantages, too, says Pau. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 Despite the potential backlash, Moreno and other political experts say Republicans still have advantages in their favor, especially in Florida. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 It was widely reported not long ago that the Dodgers were the first team to bring in over $1 billion in revenue, with the contention being that their television deal is the sole reason for financial advantages over other organizations. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Those advantages should endure even if AI models themselves become interchangeable. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Many of these people don’t even know what advantages a physical release brings. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages

Noun

With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Analysts at the bank said the company's slow delivery of agentic AI to customers is limiting monetization opportunities for SAP, and may lead some customers to seek other routes to adopt the technology in the near-term.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

Taiwanese households have a much larger financial cushion than their Korean counterparts, with net financial assets totaling five times GDP, compared to just one times GDP in Korea.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Summary Credit bidding allows judgment creditors to acquire debtor assets at judicial sales by bidding a portion of their outstanding judgment, rather than cash.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
The physical staging, featuring a rotating cube from set designer Martha Ginsberg, shows us the classroom from different vantages, bringing the play’s shifting perspective to three-dimensional life.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026