advantageous
ad-vuhn-TAYD-zhuhs
Advantageous (adj) means providing a benefit; favorable to one's interests. Example: “Buying in bulk turned out to be advantageous for the small cafe.”
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Providing a benefit; favorable to one's interests.
"Buying in bulk turned out to be advantageous for the small cafe."
"It would be advantageous to book flights early for a lower price."
How to use advantageous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHelpful or beneficial — worth doing because it works in your favor.
Common pairings
advantageous position
advantageous terms
financially advantageous
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more advantageous
- Superlative
- most advantageous
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Etymology
Built from advantage plus the adjective ending -ous.
Synonyms
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disadvantageous
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Rhymes for advantageous
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What does “advantageous” mean?
The word “advantageous” means providing a benefit; favorable to one's interests. In plain terms, helpful or beneficial — worth doing because it works in your favor.
How do you pronounce “advantageous”?
“Advantageous” is pronounced ad-vuhn-TAYD-zhuhs (/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “advantageous” in a sentence?
Here is “advantageous” used in a sentence: “Buying in bulk turned out to be advantageous for the small cafe.”
What part of speech is “advantageous”?
“Advantageous” is an adjective.
Is “advantageous” a common word?
“Advantageous” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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