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advantage

/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
English Definition
n. a benefit
中文释义
优势,好处
Example Sentence

Knowing multiple languages gives a researcher a distinct advantage when analyzing international scientific literature.

掌握多种语言使研究者在分析国际科学文献时具有明显优势。

Synonyms
benefit asset edge
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A subsequent study by psychologist Adam Kessler replicated Silva's design with a different group of 150 remote workers and found the walking-break group did not show a productivity advantage, though they did report lower stress, suggesting the original effect may not generalize to all worker populations.

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A subsequent study by psychologist Diego Fuentes replicated Hassan's design with a different group of 180 students and found no advantage for same-room studiers, though those students did report feeling calmer during the exam, suggesting the original effect may not generalize to all student populations.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

A subsequent study by psychologist Connor Reilly replicated Zaidi's design with a different group of 160 workers and found no focus advantage for outdoor walkers, though they did report improved mood, suggesting the original focus effect may not generalize to all worker populations.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “advantage”?

  1. A Duty, responsibility
  2. B Accidental happening together
  3. C A person who watches something
  4. D A benefit
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D — A benefit. “advantage” means a benefit.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a benefit”?

  1. A observer
  2. B advantage
  3. C coincidence
  4. D obligation
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B — advantage. “advantage” means a benefit.

Common questions about “advantage”

What does “advantage” mean?

advantage — a benefit. In Chinese: 优势,好处.

How do you pronounce “advantage”?

advantage is pronounced /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/.

How is “advantage” used in a sentence?

Knowing multiple languages gives a researcher a distinct advantage when analyzing international scientific literature. (掌握多种语言使研究者在分析国际科学文献时具有明显优势。)

What are synonyms for “advantage”?

benefit, asset, edge — all close in meaning to advantage (a benefit).

What is the opposite of “advantage”?

disadvantage, drawback — each the opposite of advantage (a benefit).

Is “advantage” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. advantage is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “advantage”?

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