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vantage definition

van·tage (van′tij)

noun

    1. a position, situation, etc. more advantageous than that of an opponent
    2. a position that allows a clear and broad view, understanding, etc.
      also vantage point
  2. Tennis, Chiefly Brit. advantage (sense )

Etymology: ME < Anglo-Fr, aphetic for OFr avantage: see advantage

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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