vantage
vantage Lexical Profile
vantage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A place or position affording a clear, comprehensive view or a strategic understanding of something.
"From our lofty vantage on the ridge, we could see the entire valley stretching out toward the coast."
A condition or position of superiority or advantage in a contest or situation.
"Negotiating from a position of economic strength gave the delegation a distinct vantage during the trade talks."
In lawn tennis, the first point scored after deuce (short for advantage).
"With a powerful serve down the center line, the challenger secured vantage and moved within one point of winning the game."
Word Nuance & Usage
In contemporary English, "vantage" is rarely used alone and almost always appears in fixed expressions such as "vantage point" or "coign of vantage."
• Rhymes for vantage
Word Origin & Etymology
Dating to the late 13th century, "vantage" originated in Middle English as an aphetic shortening of Old French "avantage" (meaning "advantage"), which ultimately derives from Late Latin "abante" ("from before").
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.