advantage
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.
Examples
3 of 5Finding 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.
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.
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.
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Memory Tip
Think of the word 'advantage' and add '-ous' which means 'full of'. If something is advantageous, it is 'full of advantages'.
Quick Quiz
The new trade agreement proved to be ______ to both countries.
Correct!
The correct answer is: b
Examples
Finding a flat near the station was advantageous for his daily commute.
everydayLocating an apartment close to the train was beneficial for his travel to work.
The proposed merger is seen as advantageous to the long-term stability of the company.
formalThe planned business combination is viewed as helpful for the firm's future security.
It's totally advantageous to have a friend who knows how to fix computers.
informalIt is really helpful to have a friend with technical repair skills.
Research suggests that a bilingual upbringing is cognitively advantageous for young children.
academicStudies show that growing up with two languages provides mental benefits for kids.
The new tax laws provide an advantageous environment for small startups to grow.
businessThe updated tax regulations create a favorable setting for new businesses to expand.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
Advantage is a noun (a benefit), while advantageous is the adjective used to describe a noun.
Beneficial is more general; advantageous often implies a strategic or competitive gain.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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'.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'advantage' and add '-ous' which means 'full of'. If something is advantageous, it is 'full of advantages'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'avantage', meaning profit, superiority, or precedence.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The new trade agreement proved to be ______ to both countries.
Correct!
The correct answer is: b
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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