B2 adjective 격식체

advantage

/ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

An adjective that describes a circumstance or factor that is beneficial or likely to lead to success. It is frequently used in formal or professional contexts to indicate that a particular choice or situation provides a competitive edge or useful benefit.

예시

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1

Finding a flat near the station was advantageous for his daily commute.

Locating an apartment close to the train was beneficial for his travel to work.

2

The proposed merger is seen as advantageous to the long-term stability of the company.

The planned business combination is viewed as helpful for the firm's future security.

3

It's totally advantageous to have a friend who knows how to fix computers.

It is really helpful to have a friend with technical repair skills.

어휘 가족

명사
advantage
Verb
advantage
부사
advantageously
형용사
advantageous
관련
disadvantage
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'advantage' and add '-ous' which means 'full of'. If something is advantageous, it is 'full of advantages'.

빠른 퀴즈

The new trade agreement proved to be ______ to both countries.

정답!

정답은: b

예시

1

Finding a flat near the station was advantageous for his daily commute.

everyday

Locating an apartment close to the train was beneficial for his travel to work.

2

The proposed merger is seen as advantageous to the long-term stability of the company.

formal

The planned business combination is viewed as helpful for the firm's future security.

3

It's totally advantageous to have a friend who knows how to fix computers.

informal

It is really helpful to have a friend with technical repair skills.

4

Research suggests that a bilingual upbringing is cognitively advantageous for young children.

academic

Studies show that growing up with two languages provides mental benefits for kids.

5

The new tax laws provide an advantageous environment for small startups to grow.

business

The updated tax regulations create a favorable setting for new businesses to expand.

어휘 가족

명사
advantage
Verb
advantage
부사
advantageously
형용사
advantageous
관련
disadvantage

자주 쓰는 조합

mutually advantageous beneficial for both parties involved
prove advantageous to turn out to be helpful over time
highly advantageous providing a significant benefit or edge
advantageous position a favorable situation compared to others
economically advantageous good or profitable in terms of money

자주 쓰는 구문

to one's advantage

in a way that helps someone specifically

take advantage of

to make good use of an opportunity

unfair advantage

a benefit that is not just or equal

자주 혼동되는 단어

advantage vs advantage

Advantage is a noun (a benefit), while advantageous is the adjective used to describe a noun.

advantage vs beneficial

Beneficial is more general; advantageous often implies a strategic or competitive gain.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is typically followed by the preposition 'to' or 'for'. It is more formal than 'good' or 'helpful' and is common in business and academic writing.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the noun 'advantage' where an adjective is needed, such as saying 'It is advantage to me' instead of 'It is advantageous to me'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'advantage' and add '-ous' which means 'full of'. If something is advantageous, it is 'full of advantages'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French 'avantage', meaning profit, superiority, or precedence.

문법 패턴

Used as a predicative adjective after 'be' or 'prove' Often followed by 'to' + person/entity Can be modified by adverbs of degree like 'highly' or 'extremely'

빠른 퀴즈

The new trade agreement proved to be ______ to both countries.

정답!

정답은: b

관련 표현

관련 단어

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

breadth

B2

Breadth refers to the distance or measurement from side to side of an object, commonly known as width. In a more abstract or academic context, it describes a wide range or comprehensive extent of knowledge, interests, or experience.

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