advantageous

CEFRC1

/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Helpful or likely to bring a good result.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Being of advantage, beneficial.

Examples

  • The strong yen was advantageous to our company.

  • This marriage will be advantageous to his career.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /əɖˈvɑɳʈedʒjəs/

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In context

  • Jim took up an advantageous position and shepherded them out in a bunch through the doorway: [...]

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From advantage + -ous or from Middle French avantageus (French avantageux). See advantage.