advantage

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

#2,393 of the most-used English words

noun

1. Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.
   "The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."
2. Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
3. Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
   "Having the faster car is of little advantage."
4. The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.

Similar: benefit, edge, foredeal, value, vantage

verb

1. To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
2. To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of

Similar: benefit, favor, favorise