advantage
gb/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Englanti
~ 1000
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B1
entity
1
A favorable condition or benefit
Something that helps you be more successful than others.
Käyttömalli:
to have [an advantage] over [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advantage' with 'opportunity'. An opportunity is a chance to do something, while an advantage is something that makes success more likely.
Synonyymit
benefit (More general; can refer to any positive effect, not just in competition.)
|
edge (Informal; emphasizes a small but significant superiority.)
Antonyymit
disadvantage (A circumstance that makes success less likely.)
Kollokaatiot
competitive advantage
|clear advantage
|gain an advantage
|have the advantage
|give an advantage
Teemat
business
|competition
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Substantiivi
A2
entity
2
A useful or beneficial feature
A good or helpful part of something.
Käyttömalli:
the advantages of [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use 'advantage' when they mean 'preference'. 'Advantage' refers to features, not personal likes.
Synonyymit
strength (Emphasizes a strong point or positive quality.)
|
asset (Often used for people or things that are valuable to a group or organization.)
Antonyymit
drawback (A negative feature that reduces desirability or usefulness.)
Kollokaatiot
main advantage
|distinct advantage
|advantages and disadvantages
Teemat
technology
|products
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|work
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Substantiivi
technical
B1
state
3
A lead in score or position
When one player or team is winning over the other.
Synonyymit
lead (Commonly used for being ahead in score.)
Antonyymit
deficit (Being behind in points or score.)
Kollokaatiot
take the advantage
|hold the advantage
Teemat
sports
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Our team has the advantage now.
- They took the advantage in the first game.
- We have a small advantage over them.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
advantage
IPA
GB/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
Tavut ja painotus
ad - vant - age (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vant)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: advantage
- Plural: advantage, advantages
Sanaperhe
Forms
advantages
noun
Core family
advantageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
advantageously
adverb
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- She used her connections to her advantage.
- You can turn this situation to your advantage if you act quickly.