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vantage
UK /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ US /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
noun 4verb 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
able, against, excellent, good, happy
VERB + VANTAGE
get, point, provide, viewed
VANTAGE + NOUN
duke, none, space
PREP.
around, from
Definitions
noun
1
An advantage.
The Londoners seeing that they could get no vantage against the duke, who was without their reach, to bewreak their anger they took his arms, which in most despiteful wise they hanged up in the open places of the city in sign of reproach, as for a traitor; […]
2
A place or position affording a good view; a vantage point.
From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.
3
A superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage.
O happy vantage of a kneeling knee!
4
Alternative form of advantage (score after deuce)
verb
1
To profit; to aid.
needlesse feare did never vantage none
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The Londoners seeing that they could get no vantage against the duke, who was without their reach, to bewreak their anger they took his arms, which in most despiteful wise they hanged up in the open p
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From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.
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O happy vantage of a kneeling knee!
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needlesse feare did never vantage none
Wiktionary05
The top of the hill is a good vantage point.
Tatoeba · #603042106
From my vantage point, I can't see the action.
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