🇬🇧🇨🇳 advantage - 优势 : English Lesson

Meaning of "advantage" ("优势"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An advantage is something that helps you do better than others or makes it easier for you to succeed. It’s like having a little bonus, a head start, or a special help that makes things less hard for you.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

She had an advantage in the quiet game because she’d already lost her voice from screaming at recess.

Grandpa said his advantage in board games was experience, but we’re pretty sure it’s cheating.

The invisible friend claimed he had the advantage in hide-and-seek, and honestly, he was right.

Having a twin gave them an advantage on April Fools’ Day because no one knew who did the pranks.

One advantage humans have over most animals is opposable thumbs—great for writing, opening jars, and giving thumbs up.

Sam ran to the tree. Sam had shoes that help him run. The shoes gave Sam an advantage. It was a big advantage. Ana saw the advantage and asked to try. Sam gave the shoes and gave the advantage. Now Ana had the advantage. They ran together and both smiled when both won.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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