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advantages
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a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others
- His experience in digital marketing gave him a significant advantage over other job applicants.
- The home team's familiarity with the field provided them with an advantage in the soccer match.
- Studying abroad can provide students with a cultural advantage and language skills.
- The new software update offers several advantages, including improved security and faster performance.
- Negotiating from a position of strength gave the company an advantage in the contract talks.
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the point in tennis scored after a tie, giving the player a chance to win the game with the next point
In tennis, advantage refers to the situation when a player wins the first point after the score reaches 40-40, also known as deuce. The player who wins the next point gains the "advantage" and needs to win one more point to win the game. If the player with the advantage loses the next point, the score returns to deuce. If the player with the advantage wins the following point, they win the game. Advantage is a key element in determining the outcome of a game when the score is tied at deuce.
- She had the advantage and needed one more point to win.
- She gained the advantage with a strong serve.
- He lost the advantage with a double fault.
- The game went back to deuce after losing the advantage.
- The advantage was quickly lost due to an unforced error.