Meaning & use
advantageous
Providing an advantage; likely to bring a benefit or favorable outcome.
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Learning a second language early can be advantageous for future career opportunities.
The new trade deal proved advantageous for both countries involved.
A note on using this word
Advantageous is more formal than 'helpful' and often appears in business, academic, or strategic contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
disadvantageousunfavorable
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