vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvan-tij 

1

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

2

: superiority in a contest

3

: advantage sense 4

4

archaic : benefit, gain

Phrases

to the vantage

obsolete : in addition

Synonyms

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

Examples of vantage in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Such multifaceted readings are typical for Locke, who trained as a painter and considers his subjects carefully and from many different vantages. —Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024

For nearly the entirety of human existence, our species regularly performed feats of tracking that, from our modern vantage, resemble magic. —Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024

From a vantage not too far away, Arondir looks on with concern. —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024

Why that is can be seen only from the vantage of history. —Jill Lepore, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Phrases Containing vantage

• coign of vantage
• vantage point

Kids Definition

vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvant-ij 

: a position giving advantage or a wide view