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Viewpoint vs Vantage - What's the difference?

viewpoint | vantage |

As nouns the difference between viewpoint and vantage

is that viewpoint is the position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view while vantage is an advantage.

As a verb vantage is

(obsolete|transitive) to profit; to aid.

viewpoint

English

Alternative forms

* view-point

Noun

(en noun)
  • The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

    • vantage

    English

    Alternative forms

    * vauntage (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An advantage.
  • A place or position affording a good view; a vantage point.
  • A superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage.
  • * William Shakespeare, The Life and Death of Richard the Second ActV, scene III:
    • O happy vantage of a kneeling knee!
  • (dated, tennis) (score after deuce)

    • Verb

    (vantag)
  • (obsolete) To profit; to aid.
    • (Spenser)

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