Kilo Lingo

/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

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Translation

Something that helps you or puts you in a better position than other people.

Word origin

From Old French avantage, from avant meaning before or in front.

Origin
Old French
Root
avantage
English cognates
advance, vanguard

Grammar

Gender
Pluraladvantages

Examples

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Here it means being tall helps you.

.

"Advantages" is the plural of "advantage".

.

Here it means she was in a better position.

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This word is part of lesson 36.