Meaning & use

Advantages

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Favorable circumstances or benefits that give someone or something a superior position.

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Working from home offers several advantages, including flexibility and reduced commuting time.

The coach outlined the team's advantages over their rivals before the championship game.

A note on using this word

Advantages traces back to the Old French 'avantage,' related to 'avant,' meaning 'before' or 'in front,' capturing the idea of being ahead of others.

Words with a similar meaning

benefitsupsidesperks

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Words with an opposite meaning

disadvantagesdrawbacks

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