vantage (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *vantage*:
NOUN	location	vantage	place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
NOUN	attribute	vantage, advantage	the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

vantage > pronunciation
Sounds	vae'ntahjh; vae'ntihjh
Rhymes	acreage ... wreckage: 85 rhymes with ahjh...
Rhymes	abridge ... yardage: 133 rhymes with ihjh...

English > *vantage*: 2 senses > noun 1, location
Meaning	place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective).
Narrower	vantage point, viewpoint	A place from which something can be viewed
Broader	position, place	The particular portion of space occupied by something
Spanish	lugar estratégico, ventaja
Catalan	lloc avantatjós, lloc estratègic

English > *vantage*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	The quality of having a superior or more favorable position.
Example	"the experience gave him the advantage over me"
Synonym	advantage
Narrower	expedience, expediency	The quality of being suited to the end in view
	favor, favour	An advantage to the benefit of someone or something
	favorableness, favourableness, advantageousness, positivity, positiveness, profitableness	The quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome
	good	benefit
	handicap	advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
	homecourt advantage	The advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you
	lead	An advantage held by a competitor in a race
	leverage	strategic advantage
	preference	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 / enjoyed by all
	profit, gain	The advantageous quality of being beneficial
	pull, clout	special advantage or influence
	start, head start	The advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
	superiority, favorable position, favourable position	The quality of being at a competitive advantage
	tax advantage	An advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity
Broader	asset, plus	A useful or valuable quality
Opposite	disadvantage	The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
Spanish	delantera, superioridad, ventaja
Catalan	avantatge, superioritat

HyperDic: vantage