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vantage

/ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.28 in modern English

Syllables
van-tage
IPA
/ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An advantage.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A place or position affording a good view; a vantage point.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of advantage (score after deuce)

Countable; Dated; Uncountable

verb

To profit; to aid.

Obsolete; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English vantage, by apheresis from advantage; see advantage.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
  • British English: /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

vantages (plural) vauntage (alternative) vantages (present, singular) vantaging (participle, present) vantaged (participle, past) vantaged (past)

Derived Forms

disvantageous vantageless

Phrases

coigne of vantage coign of vantage vantage game

Synonyms

advantage

Questions

How do you pronounce vantage?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/.
What does vantage mean?
An advantage.
Where does vantage come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce vantage

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