As a Noun: 1. Something that puts you in a better position than other people, or is likely to improve a situation. English = advantage, benefit. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be something that gives or suggests the answer 'yes'. English = (be) positive. 2. To consider only the advantages and good aspects of a situation, rather than the disadvantages and bad aspects. English = (be) positive. 3. To put you in a better position that other people, or to be likely to improve a situation. English = (be) advantageous, (be) beneficial.