Word
advantaged
Phoneticsad·van·taged, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈvæntɪdʒd/
UK/ɐdvˈɑːntɪdʒd/
Definition
adj. having more money, chances, or support than most people. You use it to talk about people or groups with a good start in life.
adj. having better social or economic conditions that give greater opportunities than most people have. Often contrasted with 'disadvantaged'.
Examples
“She comes from an advantaged family with good schools.”
“Children from advantaged homes often have books, tutors, and quiet rooms to study in.”
“Even within advantaged districts, access to enrichment programmes remains uneven, reflecting subtle differences in parental income and social networks.”
Examples
simple
“She comes from an advantaged family with good schools.”
contextual
“Children from advantaged homes often have books, tutors, and quiet rooms to study in.”
complex
“Even within advantaged districts, access to enrichment programmes remains uneven, reflecting subtle differences in parental income and social networks.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “advantaged” in context.
Verb
01. advantaged benefit
“The advantaged benefit most from expensive private tutoring.”
noun + verb
02. advantaged dominate
“The advantaged dominate places at top universities every year.”
noun + verb
03. become advantaged
“Some families become advantaged after moving to cities for work.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. economically advantaged
“Pupils from economically advantaged homes score higher on average.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. advantaged area
“Schools in advantaged areas attract more experienced teachers.”
adj + noun
06. advantaged background
“She comes from an advantaged background with strong family support.”
adj + noun
07. advantaged child
“An advantaged child usually has books and internet at home.”
adj + noun
08. advantaged family
“Children from advantaged families often learn two languages early.”
adj + noun
09. advantaged group
“Policy must not only help the most advantaged group in society.”
adj + noun
10. advantaged student
“Advantaged students are more likely to apply to university abroad.”
adj + noun
11. born into an advantaged family
“She was born into an advantaged family in the capital.”
12. come from an advantaged background
“He comes from an advantaged background and attended private school.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after 'be'; often paired with 'disadvantaged' as its opposite.
Pitfall
an advantageous background
an advantaged background
Advantaged describes a person or group with better opportunities; advantageous describes a situation that gives a benefit.
Real-World Examples
“Éric Charbonnier, a French education analyst at the OECD, said there was a marked gap between the performance of the most advantaged and disadvantaged school students in France.” “Moreover, the positive effect is particularly evident in large schools and in vulnerable schools with many students from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.” “Health research data sets have historically originated predominantly from high-income countries and overrepresent socially advantaged individuals who are more likely to participate in clinical or cohort studies.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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