English dictionary

advantage

/&/d'v/&/nt/I//dZ/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

noun.attribute

Examples
The experience gave him the advantage over me.

Synonyms vantage

Antonyms disadvantage

Source: WordNet 3.0
(tennis) first point scored after deuce

noun.quantity

Source: WordNet 3.0
benefit resulting from some event or action

noun.attribute

Examples
It turned out to my advantage.

Synonyms reward

Antonyms penalty

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end; benefit; as, the enemy had the <i>advantage</i> of a more elevated position.

noun

Source: webster1913

give an advantage to

verb.social

Examples
This system advantages the rich.

Antonyms disadvantage disfavor disfavour

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give an advantage to; to further; to promote; to benefit; to profit.

verb

Source: webster1913