advantage

clear, decided/decisive, definite, distinct, material, obvious, positive, real

Learning a second language as a child provides a distinct advantage in pronunciation later on.

unfair

The stronger team had an unfair advantage because their best player wasn't injured.

added, additional

Learning a second language has the added advantage of opening up new career opportunities.

mutual

Both companies signed the agreement because it offered mutual advantage to their business operations.

natural

Living near the coast gave them a natural advantage in the fishing industry.

gain, get

Learning a foreign language young gives children a real advantage in their future careers.

bring (sb), give sb, offer (sb)

Speaking two languages brings a real advantage when applying for international positions.

press home

The tennis player managed to press home her advantage by winning the next two games.

outweigh

The extra cost of quality materials doesn't outweigh the advantages of a durable product.

to sb's ~

Learning a second language early in life is to your advantage when you travel abroad.

~ in

Learning a second language at a young age has a real advantage in helping children become fluent speakers.

~ over

Our team had a clear advantage over the other players because of their experience.

~ to

There are many advantages to learning a second language in your childhood years.

to good advantage, to sb/sth's best advantage

The dark blue suit showed his athletic build to good advantage during the job interview.

full, maximum

She made maximum advantage of the discount by buying everything on her shopping list.