head start

Thân thiện

He got a head start in the race by beginning a few seconds early.

Definition

Noun: 1. An initial advantage in a competitive situation: A head start is a beneficial beginning that gives someone a lead over others, often because they began earlier or with more resources. It is like starting a race ahead of the starting line. 2. A favorable or advanced position from the outset: It refers to a position of early progress or development that makes future success easier.

Usage

The term "head start" is used to describe an early advantage that can be decisive. It is commonly used in contexts of competition, education, business, and personal development. * It is often used with the verbs have, get, give, or gain. * It is frequently followed by the preposition on (e.g., a head start on the competition). * It can be modified by adjectives like big, huge, early, or significant.

Examples

• In competition:
• In business:
• In education:
• General use:

Advanced Usage

• "to have a head start on something/someone": To possess an early advantage relative to a specific goal or competitor.
  • Because of his internship, he had a head start on understanding the industry.
• "to get/give someone a head start": To obtain or provide an initial advantage.
  • The teacher gave the struggling students a head start on the project.

Variants and Related Words

• Head-start (hyphenated): Often used as a compound modifier before a noun.
  • The program offers head-start benefits to new entrepreneurs.
• Jump start (noun/phrasal verb): While similar, a "jump start" often implies helping something begin or restart quickly, especially after a stall or delay (e.g., jump-start a car, a jump-start to the economy). A "head start" specifically implies beginning before others.

Synonyms

• Advantage: A condition giving a greater chance of success.
• Lead: The position ahead of others in a race or competition.
• Edge: A slight but often critical advantage.
• Running start: Similar to head start, emphasizing momentum from the beginning.

Antonyms

• Disadvantage: An unfavorable circumstance.
• Handicap: A disadvantage that makes success more difficult.
• Late start: Beginning after others, resulting in a position of having to catch up.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
   • with an hour's start he will be hard to catch

Từ đồng nghĩa

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