advantage · n
take advantage of sb/sth
B2 to treat someone or something badly in order to get what you want
Dictionary examples:
I think she takes advantage of his good nature. (24.7)
advantage (SUCCESS)
B2 something that will help you to succeed
Dictionary examples:
These new routes will give the airline an advantage over its competitors. (27.3)
advantage (USEFUL THING)
B1 something good about a situation that helps you
Dictionary examples:
Being able to cook is a huge advantage when trying to impress a date. (0.0)
Being able to sleep through anything is a big advantage for new parents. (0.0)
One advantage of being clumsy is always having funny stories to tell. (0.0)
For a basketball player, it's an advantage to to be tall. (18.2)
One of the advantages of booking a flight in advance is that you get better seats. (45.0)
take advantage of sth
B1 to use something good in a situation to help you
Dictionary examples:
I took advantage of the free pizza to eat until my pants burst! (0.0)
He took advantage of the boring meeting to invent new words in his head. (0.0)
She took advantage of her height to reach the cookies on the top shelf. (0.0)
I thought I'd take advantage of the exercise facility while I'm here. (31.1)