advantageously
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a beneficial or favorable manner: Performing an action in a way that provides a benefit, profit, or positive outcome.
- In a way that gives a superior position: Acting or being situated so as to create a strategic or comparative edge.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The company positioned itself advantageously in the emerging market. (The company placed itself in a beneficial way within the new market.)
- By negotiating the contract terms advantageously, she secured a higher salary. (She negotiated the contract in a favorable manner to get more pay.)
- The property is located advantageously close to public transportation. (The property's location is beneficial because it is near transit.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe strategic positioning: Often applied in business, finance, or competition to describe actions or placements that create a beneficial situation.
- The general deployed his troops advantageously on the high ground.
- Used in comparative contexts: Can imply a relative benefit when comparing situations.
- He used his prior experience advantageously during the job interview.
Variants and Related Words
- Advantageous (adjective): Providing an advantage; favorable, beneficial.
- It was an advantageous deal for both parties.
- Advantage (noun): A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position.
- Her fluency in three languages is a great advantage.
Synonyms
- Beneficially: In a helpful or advantageous manner.
- Favorably: In a way that expresses approval or gives a strategic benefit.
- Profitably: In a way that yields a financial or material gain.
Antonyms
- Disadvantageously: In a manner that causes an unfavorable condition.
- Unfavorably: In a disapproving or detrimental way.
Related Phrases
- To one's advantage: For someone's benefit.
- She used the information to her advantage during the debate.
- Take advantage of: To make good use of an opportunity; (can also mean to exploit unfairly).
- He took advantage of the training program to improve his skills.
Adverb
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in a manner affording benefit or advantage
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she married well
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The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
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