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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

advantage, reward

n. benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"

advantage

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

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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"

sake, interest

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"

avail, help, service

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

leeway

n. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift

value

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

significance

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

utility

n. (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice

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penalty

n. (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game

disadvantage

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

limitation

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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