noun / verb
advantage
ud-VAN-tij/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
A favorable position relative to others.
The taller player's height gives him an advantage near the basket.
Etymology
Old French avantage meant “superiority” or “profit,” capturing the idea of being ahead of someone else. That positional lead broadened into any favorable condition that helps someone succeed.
In context
the advantage here is that you can actually put just half on or you can put both on so you've got a full cooking surface
More examples
- Experience advantages applicants who have handled similar problems.
- The site offers several advantages, including easy access to trains.
- She wins the point after deuce and gains advantage.
Forms
advantage · advantages · advantaged · advantaging
advantageous adjective — Providing a benefit or a better position.