If you use or turn something to your advantage, you use it in order to benefit from it, especially when it might be expected to harm or damage you. The government have not been able to turn today's demonstration to their advantage
Advantage is the state of being in a better position than others who are competing against you. Men have created a social and economic position of advantage for themselves over women
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"
If someone takes advantage of you, they treat you unfairly for their own benefit, especially when you are trying to be kind or to help them. She took advantage of him even after they were divorced
benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
An advantage is a way in which one thing is better than another. This custom-built kitchen has many advantages over a standard one. ¡Ù disadvantage
An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people. They are deliberately flouting the law in order to obtain an advantage over their competitors A good crowd will be a definite advantage to me and the rest of the team. disadvantage