advantage

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English avantage, avauntage, from Old French avantage, from avant (“before”), from Late Latin ab ante. The spelling with d originates in a latinizing hypercorrection, the a- being falsely supposed to be from Latin ad (see advance). For sense development, compare foredeal.

Example Sentences

• "The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."
• "Give me advantage of some brief discourse."
• "the advantages of a close alliance"

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