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take advantage of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ədˈvæntɪdʒ əv/ · UK /ˌteɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/

take advantage of means: To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

verb

USE OPPORTUNITYB1

To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

  • Take advantage of the free lessons.
  • We took advantage of the sunshine and went swimming.
  • Are you taking advantage of your library membership?

How to use it: take advantage of something (We took advantage of the free bus service.)

Similar words: make use of, use

Common phrases: take advantage of something, take advantage of discounts

TREAT UNFAIRLYB2

To use someone or their situation unfairly for your own benefit.

  • Do not take advantage of her kindness.
  • The company took advantage of workers who needed jobs.
  • He felt that his friends were taking advantage of him.

How to use it: take advantage of someone/something (They took advantage of her lack of experience.)

Similar words: exploit, use

Common phrases: take advantage of someone, take advantage of kindness

Questions about take advantage of

What does take advantage of mean?

To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

What is take advantage of in other languages?

Türkçe: yararlanmak · Español: aprovechar · Français: profiter de · Deutsch: nutzen · Italiano: approfittare di · 日本語: 利用する

How do you pronounce take advantage of?

In American English /ˌteɪk ədˈvæntɪdʒ əv/; in British English /ˌteɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/.

How do you use take advantage of in a sentence?

Take advantage of the free lessons. We took advantage of the sunshine and went swimming.

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