/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
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Meaning
Something that helps you or puts you in a better position than other people.
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Word origin
From Old French avantage, from avant meaning before or in front.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- avantage
- English cognates
- advance, vanguard
Grammar
Examples
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Here it means being tall helps you.
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"Advantages" is the plural of "advantage".
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Here it means she was in a better position.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 8: advantage, pure, aside and 7 more words.