advantage

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/ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ · ad-van-tage

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

Meanings

nounformal

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

ایک حالت یا صورت حال جو کسی شخص کو فائدہ مند یا برتر مقام پر رکھتی ہے۔

فائدہ

faida

Formal: فائدہ

Synonyms

benefitadvantageousnessedgeمفادمنافعسود

Antonyms

disadvantagedrawbackhindranceنقصانرکاوٹپرابلم

Common Collocations

  • competitive advantage
  • advantage over others
  • take advantage

Example Sentences

Having the latest technology gives the company a significant advantage in the market.

نئی ترین ٹیکنالوجی حاصل کرنا کمپنی کو مارکیٹ میں ایک بڑا فائدہ دیتا ہے۔

Nayi tareen technology hasil karna company ko market mein aik bara faida deta hai.

She took advantage of the opportunity to learn new skills.

اس نے نئی مہارتیں سیکھنے کے موقع سے فائدہ اٹھایا۔

Us ne nayi maharatein seekhne ke mauqay se faida uthaya.

The advantage of this plan is that it can be implemented quickly.

اس منصوبے کا فائدہ یہ ہے کہ اسے جلدی عمل میں لایا جا سکتا ہے۔

Is mansubay ka faida ye hai ke ise jaldi amal mein laya ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

advantaged:Advantaged refers to having an advantage, while advantage itself is the concept or condition that provides a favorable position.

Word Family

advantageous
adjectiveمفید
advantageously
adverbمفید طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'advancing' as gaining an advantage.

Imagine a racing car leading ahead of the others on the track.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو اس مقام پر لاؤ جہاں تمہاری طاقتوں کا فائدہ ہوگا

Khud ko is maqam par lao jahan tumhari taaqaton ka faida hoga.

Bring yourself to a position where your strengths will be advantageous.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

فائدہ اٹھانا اسے کہتے ہیں

Faida uthana ise kehte hain

To take advantage is what is called.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "avantage" — benefit, convenience

First known use: 14th century

The word 'advantage' was derived from the Old French 'avantage', which came from the Latin word 'avantagĭum', meaning 'to proceed, to move forward'. It has evolved to signify a favorable position or condition.