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advantage

[ad-van-tij, -vahn-] / ædˈvæn tɪdʒ, -ˈvɑn- /


Usage

What are other ways to say advantage? Advantage refers to anything that places one in an improved position, especially in coping with competition or difficulties: It is to one's advantage to have traveled widely. Benefit refers to anything that promotes the welfare or improves the state of a person or group: a benefit to society. Profit refers to any valuable, useful, or helpful gain: to one’s intellectual profit.

Example Sentences

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That said, stocks have historically delivered a clear advantage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

“Helping them modernize and take advantage of the digital age is a great role for philanthropic dollars and something I’m proud to support,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"She won it for England on Tuesday, and she's kept the game in England's advantage today. Brilliant concentration from her."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The Lakers finished the regular season with three consecutive wins to hang on to home-court advantage in the first round.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Marina took advantage of the loyalty she inspired and used it to get her recruits to cooperate.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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