advantage
gb/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
A favorable condition or benefit
Something that helps you be more successful than others.
Patrón de uso:
to have [an advantage] over [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advantage' with 'opportunity'. An opportunity is a chance to do something, while an advantage is something that makes success more likely.
Sinónimos
benefit (More general; can refer to any positive effect, not just in competition.)
|
edge (Informal; emphasizes a small but significant superiority.)
Antónimos
disadvantage (A circumstance that makes success less likely.)
Colocaciones
competitive advantage
|clear advantage
|gain an advantage
|have the advantage
|give an advantage
Temas
business
|competition
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
2
A useful or beneficial feature
A good or helpful part of something.
Patrón de uso:
the advantages of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'advantage' when they mean 'preference'. 'Advantage' refers to features, not personal likes.
Sinónimos
strength (Emphasizes a strong point or positive quality.)
|
asset (Often used for people or things that are valuable to a group or organization.)
Antónimos
drawback (A negative feature that reduces desirability or usefulness.)
Colocaciones
main advantage
|distinct advantage
|advantages and disadvantages
Temas
technology
|products
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|work
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
state
3
A lead in score or position
When one player or team is winning over the other.
Sinónimos
lead (Commonly used for being ahead in score.)
Antónimos
deficit (Being behind in points or score.)
Colocaciones
take the advantage
|hold the advantage
Temas
sports
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Our team has the advantage now.
- They took the advantage in the first game.
- We have a small advantage over them.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
advantage
AFI
GB/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
Sílabas y acento
ad - vant - age (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vant)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: advantage
- Plural: advantage, advantages
Familia de palabras
Forms
advantages
noun
Core family
advantageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
advantageously
adverb
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- She used her connections to her advantage.
- You can turn this situation to your advantage if you act quickly.