advantage
gb/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
A2
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
A favorable condition or benefit
Something that helps you be more successful than others.
用法パターン：
to have [an advantage] over [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'advantage' with 'opportunity'. An opportunity is a chance to do something, while an advantage is something that makes success more likely.
類義語
benefit (More general; can refer to any positive effect, not just in competition.)
|
edge (Informal; emphasizes a small but significant superiority.)
対義語
disadvantage (A circumstance that makes success less likely.)
コロケーション
competitive advantage
|clear advantage
|gain an advantage
|have the advantage
|give an advantage
テーマ
business
|competition
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
A2
entity
2
A useful or beneficial feature
A good or helpful part of something.
用法パターン：
the advantages of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'advantage' when they mean 'preference'. 'Advantage' refers to features, not personal likes.
類義語
strength (Emphasizes a strong point or positive quality.)
|
asset (Often used for people or things that are valuable to a group or organization.)
対義語
drawback (A negative feature that reduces desirability or usefulness.)
コロケーション
main advantage
|distinct advantage
|advantages and disadvantages
テーマ
technology
|products
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
technical
B1
state
3
A lead in score or position
When one player or team is winning over the other.
類義語
lead (Commonly used for being ahead in score.)
対義語
deficit (Being behind in points or score.)
コロケーション
take the advantage
|hold the advantage
テーマ
sports
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Our team has the advantage now.
- They took the advantage in the first game.
- We have a small advantage over them.
文法
辞書形
advantage
IPA
GB/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
音節・強勢
ad - vant - age （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (vant)
活用形
Noun
- Base: advantage
- Plural: advantage, advantages
関連語
Forms
advantages
noun
Core family
advantageous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
advantageously
adverb
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She used her connections to her advantage.
- You can turn this situation to your advantage if you act quickly.