ad·van·tage
əd-ˈvan-tij 
1
: superiority of position or condition
Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage.
2
: a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor
lacked the advantages of an education
3
a
: benefit, gain
especially
: benefit resulting from some course of action
a mistake which turned out to our advantage
see also take advantage of
b
obsolete
: interest sense 3a
4
: the first point won in tennis after deuce
advantaged; advantaging
: to give an advantage to : benefit
Government does not know how to strengthen all families, and no public policy avoids advantaging some families while implicitly asking others to wait in the queue.—
Martin Neil Baily
Martin Neil BailyExamples of advantage in a Sentence
Noun
Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage.
He has an unfair advantage over us because of his wealth.
His plan has the advantage of being less expensive than other options.
He lacked the advantages of an advanced education.
Speed is an advantage in most sports.
The company's only advantage over the competition is its location.
Applicants for this job will find that previous experience is an advantage.
Being able to set your own schedule is one of the advantages of owning a business.
Among the advantages of a small college is its campus life.
There isn't any advantage in leaving early.
Verb
there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Even among guards, the ability for a taller player to see over the defense can be an advantage when making reads.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Technology has always had the potential to be a great equalizer, but too often, its benefits have accrued disproportionately to those already advantaged.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Sam Bennett, who scored twice in Florida’s Game 1 loss, capitalized on the man advantage with the game’s first goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Even among guards, the ability for a taller player to see over the defense can be an advantage when making reads.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
Across every European country that participated in the survey, people were more likely than not to believe their economies are rigged to advantage the rich and powerful.
—Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Technology has always had the potential to be a great equalizer, but too often, its benefits have accrued disproportionately to those already advantaged.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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“Advantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advantage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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