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advantages

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz// UK //ɐdvˈɑːntɪdʒɪz// ad·van·tages

n. good things or benefits that help you succeed. You have an advantage when you are in a better position than someone else.

n. conditions or circumstances that put one in a favourable or superior position. Often used in the plural to describe the collective benefits of a specific choice or situation.


SIMPLE

There are many advantages to living in a big city.

CONTEXTUAL

One of the main advantages of this job is the flexible working schedule.

COMPLEX

The strategic advantages of the new location include proximity to major shipping lanes and a highly skilled local workforce, both of which are essential for long-term growth.

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Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' or 'to'.

Pitfall

the advantages from technologythe advantages of technologyWhen describing the benefits belonging to a thing, use 'of' rather than 'from'.

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