vantage

van·tage

V0024500 (văn′tĭj)n.1. a. An advantage in a competition or conflict; superiority.b. A position, condition, or opportunity that is likely to provide superiority or an advantage.2. A vantage point.3. Sports An advantage.

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[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, short for Old French avantage, advantage; see advantage.]

vantage

(ˈvɑːntɪdʒ) n1. a state, position, or opportunity affording superiority or advantage2. superiority or benefit accruing from such a position, state, etc3. (Tennis) tennis short for advantage[C13: from Old French avantage advantage] ˈvantageless adj

van•tage

(ˈvæn tɪdʒ, ˈvɑn-)

n. 1. a position affording some strategic advantage or a commanding view. 2. an advantage or superiority. 3. Brit. advantage (def. 4). [1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, aph. variant of avantage advantage]

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Noun	1.	vantage - place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)position, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place"vantage point, viewpoint - a place from which something can be viewed; "from that vantage point he could survey the whole valley"
	2.	vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"advantageasset, plus - a useful or valuable qualityfavor, favour - an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor"leverage - strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"handicap - advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winninghomecourt advantage - the advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for youlead - an advantage held by a competitor in a race; "he took the lead at the last turn"clout, pull - special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"head start, start - the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race); "with an hour's start he will be hard to catch"gain, profit - the advantageous quality of being beneficialpreference - grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)privilege - a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by allexpedience, expediency - the quality of being suited to the end in viewfavorable position, favourable position, superiority - the quality of being at a competitive advantagegood - benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"advantageousness, favorableness, favourableness, profitableness, positiveness, positivity - the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcometax advantage - an advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity

vantage

noun1. A factor conducive to superiority and success:advantage, handicap, head start, odds, start.2. A dominating position, as in a conflict:advantage, better, bulge, draw, drop, edge, superiority, upper hand.Informal: inside track, jump.3. The position from which something is observed or considered:angle, eye, outlook, point of view, slant, standpoint, viewpoint.

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