Opposed to disadvantage. A condition, circumstance, or ability that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

With the. The ascendancy or superior position in battle or competition, or in a struggle of any kind; the advantage. Now chiefly in to get (also hav…

Advantage.

With a and plural: An advantage; a position or state of superiority. Frequently with at or for. Obsolete.

? Advantage.

= fordeal, n.

figurative. A catch, hold, advantage. ? Obsolete.

an advantage gained at the beginning of something; a head start; (more generally) a good beginning.

colloquial (chiefly North American). An advantage; a lead; a head start. Typically in to have (also get) a leg up on.