1. The quality of having a superior or more favourable position
   "the experience gave him the advantage over me"
   - vantage 
2. (tennis) first point scored after deuce 
3. Benefit resulting from some event or action
   "it turned out to my advantage"
   - reward

1. Give an advantage to
   "This system advantages the rich"

Derived forms: advantaging, advantages, advantaged

See also: advantageous

Type of: asset, benefit, favor [US], favour [Brit, Cdn], plus, point, prefer, welfare

Antonym: disadvantage

Part of: lawn tennis, tennis

Encyclopedia: Advantage

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• straight-line method of depreciation
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• straightedge
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• straighten up
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• straightjacket
• straightlaced
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• straightness
• straightway
• strain
• strain gage
• strain gauge
• strained
• strainer
• strainer vine
• straining