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Synonyms & Similar Words
advantage
benefit
influence
power
control
authority
sway
weight
impact
effect
force
momentum
pressure
clout
might
potency
strength
capability
capacity
utility
value
asset
resource
instrument
tool
means
agency
medium
channel
expedient
device
contrivance
mechanism
apparatus
instrumentality
facility
leverage
upper hand
whip hand
Meaning of Leverage
The primary meaning of the word "leverage" is the use of a small initial investment or advantage to gain a disproportionately large return or result.
Definitions
- The use of a small initial investment or advantage to gain a disproportionately large return or result
- * A means of exerting pressure or influence, especially in a business or financial context
- * A mechanical advantage, especially one gained by using a lever
Etymology of Leverage
The word "leverage" originates from the Old French word "levier," meaning "lever," and the Latin word "levare," meaning "to raise"
Historically, the term was used in a mechanical context to describe the use of a lever to gain a mechanical advantage
Over time, the term has been extended to include financial and business contexts, where it refers to the use of a small initial investment or advantage to gain a large return or result
Example Uses
- The company used its leverage to negotiate a better deal with the supplier
- * She used her leverage as a major shareholder to influence the board's decision
- * The new policy aims to give small businesses the leverage they need to compete with larger corporations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disadvantage
weakness
limitation
restriction
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
handicap
drawback
liability
vulnerability
susceptibility
fragility
feebleness
powerlessness
helplessness
ineffectiveness
ineffectuality
futility
uselessness
worthlessness