Advantage (Noun)
Meaning 1
(tennis) first point scored after deuce.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The server held her advantage to win the game and take the set to a tiebreaker.
- After a long rally, the receiver finally gained the advantage and went on to win the point.
- The crowd erupted as the underdog player took advantage and won the game to level the match.
- The player's powerful forehand gave her the advantage, and she quickly closed out the game.
- The umpire called out "advantage" as the player's shot landed just inside the baseline.
Meaning 2
The quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her advanced degree gave her an advantage in the competitive job market.
- The team's home field advantage was evident in their winning record.
- The company's location near the airport gave it a logistical advantage over its competitors.
- The early start gave her an advantage in the marathon, allowing her to set a blistering pace.
- The athlete's extensive training gave him a physical advantage over his opponents.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Advantageousness
- Head Start
- Favourable Position
- Gain
- Clout
- Favorable Position
- Favour
- Favourableness
- Positivity
- Expediency
- Profitableness
- Positiveness
Related Words
Meaning 3
Benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her quick thinking gave her an advantage in the business deal.
- The new policy will be to everyone's advantage in the long run.
- She took advantage of the sale and bought two pairs of shoes.
- His experience in the field gave him a significant advantage over the other applicants.
- The company's location near the airport proved to be a major advantage.