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advantage

n. the first point scored after deuce

advantage

n. the territorial advantage or possession of the ball as constitutes an obvious tactical advantage

vantage

n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"

advantage

v. give an advantage to; "This system advantages the rich"

blessing, boon

n. a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

interest, interestingness

n. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room"

interest, sake

n. a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest"

service, help, avail

n. a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"

tolerance, allowance, margin, leeway

n. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

value

n. the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; "the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world"

welfare, benefit

n. something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good"

significance

n. the quality of being significant; "do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power"

utility

n. the quality of being of practical use

disadvantage

n. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

limitation, restriction

n. the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour

v. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"

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