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