Advantages Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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advantages

[ษ™dหˆvษ‘หntษชdส’ษชz ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

of having a favorable position or condition

Advantages are benefits or opportunities that put you in a better position than others.

Synonyms

benefits, perks, privileges, pros.

Examples of usage

  • Having a good education gives you many advantages in life.
  • One of the advantages of living in the city is access to cultural events.
  • She took advantage of the opportunity to travel abroad.
  • The company offers many advantages to its employees.
  • The advantages of learning a second language are numerous.
Context #2 | Noun

of a particular situation or action

Advantages can also refer to the favorable aspects of a specific situation or action.

Synonyms

benefits, positives, pros, upsides.

Examples of usage

  • One of the advantages of working from home is flexibility.
  • Buying in bulk has cost advantages.
  • There are advantages and disadvantages to every decision.

Translations

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Origin of 'advantages'

The word 'advantages' has its roots in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'avantage', meaning profit or benefit. It has been used in the English language for centuries to denote favorable circumstances or benefits.


See also: advantaged, advantageous, advantageously, advantageousness, disadvantage, disadvantaged.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,151, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.