advantageous
gb/ˌædvəntˈeɪd͡ʒəs/ us/ˌædvəntˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
B2
English
~ 8100
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
beneficial or giving an advantage
Helpful or useful in a way that gives you a better chance than other people or other choices.
Usage pattern:
to be advantageous to/for [someone/something]
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse the prepositions and say *advantageous for to someone* or *advantageous of someone*. The usual patterns are: "advantageous to [someone/something]" (more common in formal writing) and "advantageous for [someone/something]". Another mistake is overusing "advantageous" in casual speech, where simpler words like "good" or "helpful" sound more natural.
Synonyms
beneficial (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral in tone.)
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favorable (Stresses that conditions are good or supportive, especially in formal or business contexts.)
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profitable (Focuses on bringing financial gain, while "advantageous" can be about any type of benefit.)
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helpful (More informal and general; does not always imply a clear advantage over alternatives.)
Antonyms
disadvantageous (Direct opposite; describes something that creates a disadvantage.)
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harmful (Emphasizes causing damage or bad results rather than simply lacking advantage.)
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unfavorable (Describes conditions that work against you or do not support your success.)
Collocations
advantageous position
|advantageous terms
|advantageous situation
|mutually advantageous
|prove advantageous
|commercially advantageous
Themes
business
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Working from home can be advantageous for employees with long commutes.
- The new tax rules are particularly advantageous to small businesses.
- It may be advantageous to apply for the scholarship early.
- Their company gained an advantageous position in the market after the merger.
- Negotiating more advantageous terms saved the organization a significant amount of money.
Learner examples
- Learning English is advantageous when you travel.
- It is advantageous for her to live near her office.
- The student found it advantageous to study in a quiet room.
- This plan is more advantageous than the old one.
- Good internet is advantageous for online classes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
advantageous
IPA
GB/ˌædvəntˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
US/ˌædvəntˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
Syllables & stress
ad - vant - age - ous (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (age)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: advantageous
Word family
Core family
advantage
noun B1
Related words
advantageously
adverb
advantaged
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
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