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Disadvantage
01
a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult
Examples
Growing up in a remote village put him at a disadvantage compared to his peers in the city.
The lack of advanced technology in the school is a significant disadvantage for the students.
to disadvantage
01
to reduce someone or something's chance of success compared to that of other people or things
Examples
The new policy might disadvantage smaller businesses compared to larger corporations.
Lack of access to education can disadvantage children in developing countries.
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