Advantage
Outweigh
I think we should go ahead with the plan. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
have
He had no trouble finding a job because he had the advantage over the other candidates of speaking fluent Spanish.
Weigh up
I haven’t decided yet whether to emigrate or not. I’m still weighing up the advantages and disadvantages.
stress
The Prime Minister was at great pains to stress the advantages of the new system.
give
His height and long arms give/gave him a huge advantage over other boxers.
take
While we stayed at the hotel, we took advantage of its excellent leisure facilities.
main
Not having to travel far to get anything you need is probably the main advantage of living in the city center.
mutual
The plan is to our mutual advantage. We will all benefit greatly from it.
added
The new plan will improve living conditions in the villages, and it has the added advantage of bringing much-needed employment to rural areas.
unfair
Some people object to private schools because they give an unfair advantage to children from rich families.
distinct
His enormous height is a distinct advantage when playing basketball.
great
The great advantage of the euro is we don’t need to keep changing money every time we go to another country.
In/to
There are a number of advantages in/to studying English in the UK or America.
To/in
There are distinct advantages to/in a more radical approach to this problem.
over
Government subsidies give these companies an unfair advantage over their competitors.
of
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad on your own.
for
The bird’s huge claws are an obvious advantage for catching its prey.