Definition of advantages Advantages

/ædvæˈntɪʤɪz/ - [atdvantijiz] -

We found 3 definitions of advantages from 2 different sources.

What does advantages mean?

Wiktionary

advantages (Noun)
Plural of advantage.

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advantages, verb, present, 3rd person singular of advantage (infinitive).
advantages, noun, plural of advantage.

WordNet

Noun Plural: advantages
advantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"
		vantage
		disadvantage the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
		asset, plus a useful or valuable quality
		favor, favour an act of gracious kindness
		leverage investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
		handicap advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
		homecourt advantage the advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you
		lead the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge; "the lead was in the dummy"
		clout, pull a target used in archery
		head start, start a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen"
		profit, gain the advantageous quality of being beneficial
		preference grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
		privilege a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
		expediency, expedience the quality of being suited to the end in view
		favorable position, favourable position, superiority the quality of being superior
		good moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"
		advantageousness, favorableness, favourableness, profitableness, positiveness, positivity the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
advantage - benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
		reward
		penalty (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
		benefit, welfare something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"
advantage - (tennis) first point scored after deuce
		point sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil"
Verb advantages, advantaging, advantaged
advantage - give an advantage to; "This system advantages the rich"
		disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"
		favor, favour, prefer consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored"

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Wiktionary

advantage (Noun)
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.
advantage (Noun)
Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
advantage (Noun)
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit; as, the advantage of a good constitution.
advantage (Noun)
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next too to carry the game.
advantage (Noun)
The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in a advantageous position.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

advantage (n.)
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end; benefit; as, the enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.
advantage (n.)
Superiority; mastery; -- with of or over.
advantage (n.)
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit; as, the advantage of a good constitution.
advantage (n.)
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
advantage (v. t.)
To give an advantage to; to further; to promote; to benefit; to profit.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

advantage
The quality of having a superior position or the chance for success greater than for others.
advantage
(tennis) first point scored after deuce.
advantage
Benefit resulting from some event or action.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

advantage
ad-vant′āj, n. superiority over another: gain or benefit: at tennis, the point gained by either side after deuce, when both sides stand at an equal score (more commonly Vant′age).—v.t. to benefit or profit.—adjs. Advan′tageable, profitable: convenient (rare); Advantā′geous, of advantage: useful (with to and for).—adv. Advantā′geously.—n. Advantā′geousness.—To have the advantage of any one, to be known by a person without one's self knowing him; To take at advantage, to avail one's self of any opportunity, often implying an unfair sense. [Fr. avantage (It. vantaggio)—Fr. avant, before. See Advance.]