vantage

noun van·tage \ ˈvan-tij \

Definition of vantage

1 :a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view

2 :superiority in a contest

3 :advantage 4

4 archaic :benefit, gain

— to the vantage

obsolete :in addition

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Examples of vantage in a Sentence

the vantage had all been ours for the first half of the contest

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From that vantage point the eclipse will last almost three times as long as for those on the ground.

— AL.com, "Solar eclipse 2017: Think you've read everything yet? Here are a few things you may not know," 19 Aug. 2017
From that vantage point, the COI was assessing punishment based on 37 major violations by U of L, and not a collection of lesser violations that added up to one big one. 2.

— jeff greer, The Courier-Journal, "The 3 key points in the University of Louisville's NCAA infractions appeal," 14 Aug. 2017
The editors of the popular Facebook page, Middle Class Memes for Rees-Moggian Teens, have a unique vantage point from which to judge Rees-Mogg’s popularity among young Conservatives.

— jeff cimmino, National Review, "The Appeal of Jacob Rees-Mogg," 12 Aug. 2017
This 360-degree virtual reality vantage point offers a view unlike any other.

— chris clarke, Popular Mechanics, "What It's Like To Be an Aerobatic Pilot—In 360 Degrees," 8 Aug. 2017
But for many reasons, not merely the flamboyant shortcomings of the current administration, the Trump era provides a vantage point from which to understand the scale and durability of the 44th president’s accomplishments.

— jonathan chait, Daily Intelligencer, "Obama’s Legacy Is Finally Coming Into Focus, Thanks to Trump," 1 Aug. 2017
These narratives intertwine and loop back and repeat from different vantage points with stunning effectiveness –

— lindsey bahr, Cincinnati.com, "Review: ‘Dunkirk’ is the best film of the year," 20 July 2017
The intriguing novelty here is Nolan’s three vantage points: land, sea and air.

— jon niccum, kansascity, "What’d he say? ‘Dunkirk’ fights the good fight, but parts are unintelligible," 19 July 2017
Each clip features 360 degree footage (think upside down shots and a continuously rotating vantage point) of its featured wonder woman performing athletic feats specific to her special skills.

— ariana marsh, Teen Vogue, "Misty Copeland's Under Armour Campaign Is Here, and It's POWERFUL," 19 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of vantage

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French vantage, avantage — more at ¹advantage

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First Known Use: 14th century

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vantage Synonyms

Synonyms

better, bulge, catbird seat, drop, edge, high ground, inside track, jump, pull, stead, upper hand, advantage, whip hand

Antonyms

disadvantage, drawback, handicap, liability, minus, penalty, strike

Related Words

allowance, head start, lead, leg up, margin, odds, start; ascendancy (also ascendency), command, dominance, mastery, predominance, superiority, supremacy, transcendence, transcendency; precedence, preference, prerogative, privilege, seniority; break, foothold, opportunity; benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, manna, windfall

Near Antonyms

detriment, stranglehold; disparity, imbalance, inequality, unevenness; disability, failing, impairment, shortcoming; bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, rub, shackle, stop, trammel; lurch, setback

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