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Common collocations with disadvantage in American Collocation

disadvantage noun countable/uncountable

US /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

big/important

big
considerable
distinct
great
huge
major
obvious
particular
serious
severe
significant
substantial

One of the major disadvantages of this treatment is it can lead to kidney infection.

The lack of river crossings put East London at a substantial disadvantage.

main

main
primary
principal

The primary disadvantage of these tests is the time it takes to develop questions which really probe the student’s learning.

not big

slight

Although there is a slight cost disadvantage, the installation is quicker and easier.

of a particular type

competitive
economic
educational
employment
market
racial
social
socio-economic
tax

Socio-economic disadvantages such as poverty have an impact on learning.

possible

possible
potential

We discuss some of the potential disadvantages for employees of flexible working hours.

impossible to avoid

inherent

Convertibles have some inherent disadvantages such as noise and vulnerability to theft.

have a disadvantage

experience
face
have
suffer

Despite its beauty and charm, the village does face some disadvantages from its proximity to a major city.

deal with a disadvantage

address
alleviate
avoid
combat
counter
eliminate
minimise
overcome
reduce
tackle

There have to be further opportunities for people to overcome economic disadvantage.

outweigh a disadvantage

counteract
counterbalance
offset
outweigh
redress

In a life-threatening situation, the advantages of a blood transfusion outweigh the disadvantages.

put someone/something

leave someone/something
place someone/something
put someone/something

Traditional working patterns place women at a particular disadvantage.

be

be
feel
remain
start

Small independent shops often feel at a disadvantage.