(often + of/over) superiority of position or condition
a factor or circumstance that makes something or somebody superior to others
the advantages of a computerized system
a benefit or gain, esp one resulting from some course of action
a mistake that turned out to our advantage
the first point won in tennis after deuce
have the advantage of somebody
to have superiority over somebody; specif to have personal unreciprocated knowledge of somebody
I'm afraid you have the advantage of me
take advantage of somebody or something
to use something to one's advantage or benefit; to profit by it
to impose on or exploit somebody, or their good nature
to advantage
in a way that produces a favourable impression or effect
Wore my sprigged muslin robe with blue trimmings – plain black shoes – appeared to much advantage — Jane Austen
[Middle English avantage via French from Latin abante; see advance1]