Another Word for Advantage: 13 Synonyms with Examples
An advantage is something that puts you in a better position, or a good feature of something. Use a different word to sound less formal, or to stress profit, strength or a lead over others.
As a noun: a condition that puts you in a better position
- edge
- upper hand
- head start
- lead
- superiority
- leverage
As a noun: a good or useful feature
- benefit
- strength
- merit
- plus
- asset
- virtue
- upside
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- edge
- A small but decisive advantage over competitors.
- upper hand
- Control in a contest or argument; idiomatic.
- head start
- An advantage gained by starting earlier or better placed.
- benefit
- A good effect, without the idea of beating someone else.
- strength
- A quality that makes someone or something effective; often paired with "weakness".
- asset
- A useful person, skill or thing; often used of people in work contexts.
Example sentences
- edge: Lower prices gave the smaller shop an edge over the supermarket.
- upper hand: After the second goal, the visitors had the upper hand.
- head start: Children who are read to at home often have a head start at school.
- benefit: A major benefit of the scheme is that it costs nothing to join.
- strength: The report's main strength is its clear use of evidence.
- asset: Her experience abroad will be an asset to the team.
Opposite of advantage
- disadvantage
- drawback
- handicap
- weakness
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “advantage”. Check the meaning before you use one.
noun: vantage, reward
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “advantage”?
The most useful alternatives are “edge”, “upper hand”, “head start”, “lead”, “superiority”. For the main sense (a condition that puts you in a better position), “edge” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “edge” and “upper hand”?
edge: A small but decisive advantage over competitors. upper hand: Control in a contest or argument; idiomatic.
What is the opposite of “advantage”?
Common antonyms are “disadvantage”, “drawback”, “handicap”, “weakness”.