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