Word
advantageous
Phoneticsad·van·ta·geous, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
UK/ɐdvɑːntˈeɪdʒəs/
Definition
adj. helpful or good for you. You use this word when something gives you an advantage or makes a situation better.
adj. providing a benefit, benefitting, or favorable outcome. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs or attributively before nouns denoting conditions or positions.
Examples
“It is advantageous to arrive early.”
“The new tax laws are advantageous for small business owners who want to expand.”
“The company's strategic location proved advantageous during the supply chain crisis, allowing them to maintain operations while competitors struggled with logistics.”
Examples
simple
“It is advantageous to arrive early.”
contextual
“The new tax laws are advantageous for small business owners who want to expand.”
complex
“The company's strategic location proved advantageous during the supply chain crisis, allowing them to maintain operations while competitors struggled with logistics.”
Real-World Examples
“He adds that higher intelligence appears to be particularly advantageous in environments that offer structure, repetition and feedback.” “This could be advantageous for practical applications, as superconductivity at higher temperatures could reduce the need for complex and expensive cooling systems.” Etymology
From advantage + -ous or from Middle French avantageus (French avantageux). See advantage.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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