advantage
gb/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Inglese
~ 1000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
A favorable condition or benefit
Something that helps you be more successful than others.
Schema d'uso:
to have [an advantage] over [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advantage' with 'opportunity'. An opportunity is a chance to do something, while an advantage is something that makes success more likely.
Sinonimi
benefit (More general; can refer to any positive effect, not just in competition.)
|
edge (Informal; emphasizes a small but significant superiority.)
Contrari
disadvantage (A circumstance that makes success less likely.)
Collocazioni
competitive advantage
|clear advantage
|gain an advantage
|have the advantage
|give an advantage
Temi
business
|competition
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
2
A useful or beneficial feature
A good or helpful part of something.
Schema d'uso:
the advantages of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'advantage' when they mean 'preference'. 'Advantage' refers to features, not personal likes.
Sinonimi
strength (Emphasizes a strong point or positive quality.)
|
asset (Often used for people or things that are valuable to a group or organization.)
Contrari
drawback (A negative feature that reduces desirability or usefulness.)
Collocazioni
main advantage
|distinct advantage
|advantages and disadvantages
Temi
technology
|products
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
technical
B1
state
3
A lead in score or position
When one player or team is winning over the other.
Sinonimi
lead (Commonly used for being ahead in score.)
Contrari
deficit (Being behind in points or score.)
Collocazioni
take the advantage
|hold the advantage
Temi
sports
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Our team has the advantage now.
- They took the advantage in the first game.
- We have a small advantage over them.
Grammatica
Forma base
advantage
IPA
GB/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
Sillabe e accento
ad - vant - age (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vant)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: advantage
- Plural: advantage, advantages
Famiglia di parole
Forms
advantages
noun
Core family
advantageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
advantageously
adverb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- She used her connections to her advantage.
- You can turn this situation to your advantage if you act quickly.