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bentaha [bin.tá.hâ.] : advantage (n.); upper hand (n.)
[ Etymology: Spanish: ventaja: advantage ]

Derivatives of bentaha


Glosses:
advantage
n. (attribute)1. advantage, vantagethe quality of having a superior or more favorable position.; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"
~ asset, plusa useful or valuable quality.
~ favor, favouran advantage to the benefit of someone or something.; "the outcome was in his favor"
~ leveragestrategic advantage; power to act effectively.; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
~ handicapadvantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
~ homecourt advantagethe advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you.
~ leadan advantage held by a competitor in a race.; "he took the lead at the last turn"
~ clout, pullspecial advantage or influence.; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
~ head start, startthe advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race).; "with an hour's start he will be hard to catch"
~ gain, profitthe advantageous quality of being beneficial.
~ preferencegrant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties).
~ privilegea special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all.
~ expedience, expediencythe quality of being suited to the end in view.
~ favorable position, favourable position, superioritythe quality of being at a competitive advantage.
~ goodbenefit.; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"
~ advantageousness, favorableness, favourableness, profitableness, positiveness, positivitythe quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome.
~ tax advantagean advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity.
n. (quantity)2. advantage(tennis) first point scored after deuce.
~ lawn tennis, tennisa game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court.
~ pointthe unit of counting in scoring a game or contest.; "he scored 20 points in the first half"; "a touchdown counts 6 points"
n. (attribute)3. advantage, rewardbenefit resulting from some event or action.; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
~ benefit, welfaresomething that aids or promotes well-being.; "for the benefit of all"
v. (social)4. advantagegive an advantage to.; "This system advantages the rich"
~ favor, favour, preferpromote over another.; "he favors his second daughter"
upper hand
n. (attribute)1. upper hand, whip handposition of advantage and control.
~ favorable position, favourable position, superioritythe quality of being at a competitive advantage.