■ noun
1》 a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable position.
↘benefit; profit.
2》 Tennis a score marking a point interim between deuce and winning the game.
■ verb be of benefit to.
↘[as adjective ~d ] in a favourable social or economic position.
Phrases
take ~ of
1》 make unfair use of for one's own benefit.
2》 dated seduce.
3》 make good use of the opportunities offered by.
to ~ in a way which displays or uses the best aspects.
Derivatives
~ous adv(ə)n'teɪdʒəs adjective
~ously adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. avantage , from avant 'in front', from late L. abante (see advance ).