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Advantage

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Definitions

  • 1. A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
  • 2. A benefit or gain derived from a particular situation or action.

Usage Examples

  • The new technology gave the company a competitive advantage.
  • Having bilingual skills is an advantage in the job market.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French "avantage," which comes from Latin "avantagium," meaning "to advance."

Synonyms

  • Benefit
  • Edge
  • Upper hand

Antonyms

  • Disadvantage
  • Drawback
  • Handicap

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Ventaja /benˈtaxa/
French Avantage /avɑ̃taʒ/
German Vorteil /ˈfɔʁtaɪl/
Chinese 优势 /yōushì/
Russian Преимущество /prʲeɪˈmuʃt͡vo/
Arabic ميزة /miːza/
Hindi फायदा /ˈfaɪdə/
Bengali সুবিধা /subidʰa/
Portuguese Vantagem /vɐ̃ˈtaʒẽ/
Japanese 利点 /riten/
Korean 장점 /t͡ɕaŋt͡ɕʌm/
Italian Vantaggio /vanˈtaddʒo/
Turkish Avantaj /avanˈtaʒ/
Vietnamese Lợi thế /lɤ̄j tʰɛː/
Thai ข้อได้เปรียบ /kʰɔ̂ː dâj pīːap/
Malay Keuntungan /kəˈʊntʊŋan/
Filipino Kalamangan /kalamangan/
Swedish Fördel /ˈfœːrˌdeːl/
Dutch Voordeel /ˈvoːr.deːl/
Czech Výhoda /ˈviːɦoda/
Romanian Avantaj /avanˈtaʒ/
Hungarian Előny /ˈɛløːɲ/
Persian مزیت /mæziːjæt/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary in different dialects, particularly in informal speech.

Historical Usage

The term 'advantage' has been in use since the late 14th century, often referring to a favorable condition or circumstance.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, the concept of advantage can vary, emphasizing various aspects such as social status, education, or resources.

More Information

For further details on advantages in various contexts, consult literature on competitive strategies and personal development.

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