Vantage
nounA position or place that gives a good or commanding view of something.
How to spell vantage
7 letters · 2 syllables
How to pronounce vantage
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What does vantage mean?
- nounA position or place that gives a good or commanding view of something.
Vantage in a sentence
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From the rooftop vantage point she could see the whole parade.
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The hill offered an ideal vantage for watching the storm roll in.
Where does vantage come from?
Language of origin: French
This word is essentially a shortened form of 'advantage', and both share the same source. It came into English in the 1300s from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'vantage', which was itself a clipped version of 'avantage', meaning a superior position or a benefit. That French word traces back to the Latin phrase 'ab ante', literally 'from before', built on 'ante' meaning 'before' or 'in front'. The underlying idea is being out ahead of others, which is exactly what a good viewpoint gives you. Over time the standalone word narrowed mostly to physical position, surviving today chiefly in the fixed phrase 'vantage point', a spot from which something can be clearly seen.
How the word is built
- vantage (aphetic form of 'advantage', from Old French avant 'before')
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