الإنجليزية

advantage

gb/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
A2 الإنجليزية
~ 1000
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B1 entity
1

A favorable condition or benefit

Something that helps you be more successful than others.

نمط الاستخدام: to have [an advantage] over [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advantage' with 'opportunity'. An opportunity is a chance to do something, while an advantage is something that makes success more likely.
المرادفات
benefit (More general; can refer to any positive effect, not just in competition.) | edge (Informal; emphasizes a small but significant superiority.)
الأضداد
disadvantage (A circumstance that makes success less likely.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
competitive advantage |clear advantage |gain an advantage |have the advantage |give an advantage
الموضوعات
business |competition |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
أمثلة
  • Her experience in marketing gave her an advantage over the other candidates.
  • Having a good education is a big advantage in finding a job.
  • The home team had the advantage of playing in familiar conditions.
  • Speaking several languages is a great advantage when traveling abroad.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He has an advantage because he is taller.
  • Good shoes give you an advantage in running.
  • She has the advantage of living near her school.
  • They have an advantage over us in this game.
اسم A2 entity
2

A useful or beneficial feature

A good or helpful part of something.

نمط الاستخدام: the advantages of [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'advantage' when they mean 'preference'. 'Advantage' refers to features, not personal likes.
المرادفات
strength (Emphasizes a strong point or positive quality.) | asset (Often used for people or things that are valuable to a group or organization.)
الأضداد
drawback (A negative feature that reduces desirability or usefulness.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
main advantage |distinct advantage |advantages and disadvantages
الموضوعات
technology |products |daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life |work
أمثلة
  • One advantage of this phone is its long battery life.
  • The main advantage of online shopping is convenience.
  • A small car has the advantage of being easy to park.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The big advantage of this bag is its size.
  • A computer has many advantages over a typewriter.
  • The main advantage of this plan is the low cost.
اسم technical B1 state
3

A lead in score or position

When one player or team is winning over the other.

المرادفات
lead (Commonly used for being ahead in score.)
الأضداد
deficit (Being behind in points or score.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
take the advantage |hold the advantage
الموضوعات
sports |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • They took the advantage early in the second half.
  • The team held their advantage until the final whistle.
  • With two goals ahead, they had a clear advantage.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • Our team has the advantage now.
  • They took the advantage in the first game.
  • We have a small advantage over them.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
advantage
IPA
GB/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
المقاطع والنبر
ad - vant - age (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vant)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: advantage
  • Plural: advantage, advantages
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
advantages noun
Core family
advantageous adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
disadvantage noun B1 disadvantaged adjective disadvantageous adjective
Advanced or less common
advantageously adverb
التعبيرات

have the advantage (over)

1
/hˈæv ðə ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase

Be in a superior position

To be in a better position than someone else.

أمثلة
  • We have the advantage over our competitors right now.
  • He has the advantage because he knows the area well.

take advantage of

1
/tˈeɪk ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase

Use something for one's benefit

To use something or someone to help yourself.

أمثلة
  • You should take advantage of this opportunity to learn new skills.
  • He took advantage of the sale to buy new clothes.

to your advantage

1
/tə jˈʊɹ ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

In a way that helps you

In a way that helps you be successful.

أمثلة
  • She used her connections to her advantage.
  • You can turn this situation to your advantage if you act quickly.

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