1. noun /ædˈvɑːn.təʤ,ædˈvæn.təʤ/
a) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.
The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.
b) Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
2. verb /ædˈvɑːn.təʤ,ædˈvæn.təʤ/
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