What is the difference between "disadvantage" and "drawback"? The two words "disadvantage" and "drawbacks" are very common, but is there any difference between them or they are exchangnable? Thanks f

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What is the difference between "disadvantage" and "drawback"? The two words "disadvantage" and "drawbacks" are very common, but is there any difference between them or they are exchangnable? Thanks for your time in advance. I'm looking forward to your reply.

Dec 3, 2013 10:10 AM

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I wouldn't say there's any real difference, except that you could contrast advantages and disadvantages, but I can't easily think what is the opposite of drawback. No problem to use interchangeably.

December 3, 2013

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