noun
Uncommon
vantage
VAHN-tihj
Vantage (noun) means a position, especially a high or favorable one, that gives a clear view or an advantage. Example: “From the hilltop vantage, they could see the whole valley below.”
noun
1
A position, especially a high or favorable one, that gives a clear view or an advantage.
"From the hilltop vantage, they could see the whole valley below."
"Being early to the market gave the company a real vantage over its rivals."
How to use vantage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vantage (or "vantage point") is a spot or position from which you can see clearly or that gives you an edge.
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Common pairings
vantage point
from a vantage
good vantage
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- vantages
- Past tense
- vantaged
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Etymology
Formed by dropping the first syllable of "advantage" in Middle English — so "vantage" and "advantage" are, historically, the same word.
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What does “vantage” mean?
The word “vantage” means a position, especially a high or favorable one, that gives a clear view or an advantage. In plain terms, a vantage (or "vantage point") is a spot or position from which you can see clearly or that gives you an edge.
How do you pronounce “vantage”?
“Vantage” is pronounced VAHN-tihj (/ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vantage” in a sentence?
Here is “vantage” used in a sentence: “From the hilltop vantage, they could see the whole valley below.”
What part of speech is “vantage”?
“Vantage” is a noun.
Where does the word “vantage” come from?
The word “vantage” comes from Middle English. Formed by dropping the first syllable of "advantage" in Middle English — so "vantage" and "advantage" are, historically, the same word.
Is “vantage” a common word?
“Vantage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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