English · Word Candidate

advantage

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: advantages · advantaging · advantaged

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều kiện, hoàn cảnh, cơ hội hoặc phương tiện thuận lợi cho thành công

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Noun

Examples

The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trạng thái ưu thế, lợi ích, lợi nhuận

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Noun

Examples

the advantage of a good constitution

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cung cấp lợi thế cho ai đó

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Verb

Examples

I had almoſt forgotten to acquaint your honor, that one major Alford (who was in mr. Love's conſpiracy) was of the graund inqueſt at Saliſbury, and was very zealous in his highneſſe ſervice here, and his good affection and wiſe carriage here, did much advantage the buſſineſe.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm điều gì đó vì lợi ích của mình

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Verb

Examples

No man of courage vouchsafeth to advantage himselfe [translating s'avantager] of that which is common unto many.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “advantage” mean?

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.

Is “advantage” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.