Vantage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vantage is a noun meaning A place or position affording a good view; a vantage point.
Meaning
A place or position affording a good view; a vantage point.
More Meanings
- A superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage.
- (archaic) An advantage.
- (dated, tennis) Alternative form of advantage (score after deuce)
- (obsolete, transitive) To profit; to aid.
Example Sentences
O happy vantage of a kneeling knee!
needlesse feare did never vantage none
From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.
The Londoners seeing that they could get no vantage against the duke, who was without their reach, to bewreak their anger they took his arms, which in most despiteful wise they hanged up in the open places of the city in sign of reproach, as for a traitor; […]
Word Forms
- vantages
- vantaging
- vantaged
Synonyms for vantage
Depending on context, synonyms include advantage.
Antonyms for vantage
Common opposites include disadvantage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include advantage, compliance, position, observing, observer, observation.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.