advantages

NOUN

benefit; favored position or circumstance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asset choice convenience dominance edge favor gain improvement influence interest lead leverage position power preference profit protection recognition return superiority support upper hand wealth

STRONG

aid ascendancy assistance authority avail blessing boon break comfort eminence expediency good gratification help hold leeway luck mastery odds precedence prestige prevalence resources sanction starting supremacy utility

WEAK

leg-up pre-eminence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block disadvantage disapproval disfavor harm hurt impotence incapacity inferiority injury loss subservience waste weakness

STRONG

bad fortune bad luck blockage hindrance misfortune obstruction stop

WEAK

drawback obstacle restriction

Example Sentences

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Self-compounding advantages in education and research led to scientific discoveries that ultimately made their way to the private sector — the internet being one notable example — while ensuring a deep pool of top talent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

Practically, that means he’s all about locking in first-mover advantages with transformative companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

In addition to its performance, the material offers practical advantages.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

Christodoulidi says one of the overlooked advantages of living as an adult with a parent is the chance to know each other differently.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Being small for my age had its advantages.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson