Today we have an interesting topic. On the one hand, the word is quite specific, and on the other hand, the phenomenon behind it is extremely changeable. It will be about the benefits, and it will be at least entertaining. And all because we endlessly hear about the advantages and disadvantages, about the various advantages. It's time to figure out what's what.
Meaning
What comes to mind when it comes to merit? Kindness, honesty, intelligence are almost eternal values. But we're talking about benefits. Do you know what's the difference? The fact that the advantages are highlighted only in a situation of comparison. That is, the qualities of a person are initially given to us, but without a specific situation of comparison, we will never know which of the qualities of a person are its true advantages. Let's stop here and learn the meaning of the word "advantage" and then move on:
- Benefit, superiority over someone (or something) else.
- Exclusive right, privilege.
We have announced the first meaning of the word, and the second has not yet come under the ray of our attention. But now this oversight has been corrected. Something more about rapidly changing conditions.
For example, is talkativeness an advantage or disadvantage? Suppose, when a child talks a lot, then relatives often have a headache, but if he becomes a comedian, that is, he adds a little intelligence to a suspended tongue, he will be able to make good money on it. And so with everything. The second meaning is better illustrated with sentences.
Examples
The abstract meaning needs to be implanted into the body of the text. But don't worry, the text isn't human, it doesn't hurt at all. And the suggestions are:
- Whom to choose? What's question? Of course, someone who knows 12 foreign languages! After all, he has an undeniable advantage over all our other applicants.
- Listen, my boy. I understand that you love my daughter. But tough times call for tough measures, so I think the rich still have the advantage. What? My daughter's opinion? No, no one is going to take it into account.
- And this is an advantage, what is this advantage? Just think, he knows the blind seal, now almost everyone is capable of it. There is nothing surprising here.
In the middle of the list is a sentence illustrating the second meaning of the word, we hope the reader understands.
A thin line separating good from bad
We were being a bit cunning at the beginning when we said that strengths and weaknesses can have a firmer footing. They areare as variable as the benefits, and this is obvious. What is an advantage in one situation is a disadvantage in another, and vice versa. You need to work on the minuses, if only they interfere with you personally. You don't have to stick to someone in particular. Because when this or that situation passes and another comes, shortcomings can easily and freely turn into virtues, and someone will praise (not blaspheme) heaven that you were next to him.
