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