Advantageous means helpful, favorable, or giving you a better chance at success. When something is advantageous, it works in your favor or makes things easier for you.

An advantageous position in chess might mean you control the center of the board and threaten your opponent's pieces. An advantageous trade in a card game gets you a rare card you need while giving up one you don't. A runner might find it advantageous to start on the inside lane of a curved track, where the distance is shorter.

The word often appears when discussing strategy or decisions. A student might find it advantageous to study with a friend who understands math well. A soccer team might gain an advantageous position by controlling the ball near their opponent's goal.

Something that's advantageous doesn't guarantee success, but it tilts the odds in your direction. When you're thinking about whether to take one path or another, asking “which choice is more advantageous?” means asking “which one gives me the better chance of achieving what I want?”