3 synonym groups for Competence

gaining an advantage, getting ahead, gaining a lead, moving ahead, advancing, progressing, making headway, getting a boost, gaining ground, pulling ahead, forging ahead, getting a leg up, gaining an edge, getting a jump, getting a head start, getting a foothold, making progress, getting a lift, gaining momentum, getting a push, getting a start, getting a break, getting a hand, getting a nudge, getting a rise, getting a step ahead, getting a step forward, getting a step in front, getting a step up, getting an upper hand, getting leverage, getting the upper hand, gaining leverage, gaining the upper hand, getting a running start, getting a boost up, getting a leg over, getting a leg forward, getting a leg in, getting a leg up on, getting a leg up over, getting a leg up forward, getting a leg up in, getting a leg up ahead, getting a leg up in front, getting a leg up on top, getting a leg up to, getting a leg up towards [x]

alert, attentive, sharp, quick, perceptive, aware, vigilant, responsive, observant, ready, prepared, focused, keen, astute, nimble, agile, smart, savvy, quick-witted, proactive [x]

ability, talent, expertise, proficiency, competence, knack, aptitude, capability, dexterity, mastery, craftsmanship, know-how, finesse, artistry, technique, acumen, adeptness, facility, gift, capacity, savvy, adroitness, prowess, efficiency, fluency, genius, ingenuity, intelligence, resourcefulness, sharpness, smarts, tact, understanding, wisdom, cleverness, deftness, expertness, flair, skillfulness, virtuosity [x]