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advantageous

adjective
ad路​van路​ta路​geous | \ 藢ad-藢van-藞t膩-j蓹s How to pronounce advantageous (audio) , -v蓹n-\

Definition of advantageous

: giving an advantage : favorable an advantageous opportunity

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Other Words from advantageous

advantageously adverb
advantageousness noun

Examples of advantageous in a Sentence

Her experience placed her in an advantageous position to apply for the job. a trade agreement that is advantageous to both countries

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Such a benefit would be advantageous to NBA players over the course of a long season. Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Examining Wilson Chandler's Suspension for PEDs and Infrequency of Steroids in the NBA," 29 Aug. 2019 Alternately, mines could force an enemy to avoid certain areas and take a particular path advantageous to the U.S. military. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The U.S. Army Is Building a Smarter Land Mine," 16 July 2019 This is opportunity time so keep your eyes peeled for advantageous situations. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for July 10, 2019: Happy birthday Chiwetel Ejiofor; Scorpio, be resilient during ups and downs," 10 July 2019 At least from my vantage point, Manning (naturally) is processing the game faster and that鈥檚 still more advantageous in this kind of offense than a nice deep ball. Conor Orr, SI.com, "Vic Fangio Is Bringing His Hometown Vibes to Denver," 19 Aug. 2019 Elimination of the East Windsor casino would be advantageous to MGM Resorts International, whose $1 billion casino in Springfield has failed to meet expectations for revenues and profits. Christopher Keating, courant.com, "XL Center could be sold to tribes under new proposal that would add gambling in Hartford," 4 Aug. 2019 With Mercury settled into your communications house, the vibes couldn鈥檛 be more advantageous. SFChronicle.com, "Minerva鈥檚 horoscope for week of July 28," 28 July 2019 Many directors still are paid for a film's post-theatrical life on a less-advantageous royalties basis. Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter, "Quentin Tarantino Scored Rare Ownership Deal With 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'," 23 July 2019 Tyler Boyd and Joe Mixon鈥檚 ascension should only be advantageous for Green going forward. Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, "NFL Preseason All-AFC North Team: Who joins A.J. Green as the division's best WR?," 12 July 2019

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First Known Use of advantageous

1550, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for advantageous

borrowed from Middle French avantageus, avantajose, from avantage advantage entry 1 + -eus, -ose -ous

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advantageous

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of advantageous

: helpful or favorable : giving an advantage to someone

advantageous

adjective
ad路​van路​ta路​geous | \ 藢ad-v蓹n-藞t膩-j蓹s How to pronounce advantageous (audio) , -藢van-\

Kids Definition of advantageous

: giving a benefit especially that others do not have : giving an advantage A college degree is advantageous when job hunting.

Other Words from advantageous

advantageously adverb

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