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