What’s the difference between “vantage“ and “vintage“?
📚 **English Vocabulary Time** 📚
Today, we are clarifying the difference between ’vantage’ and ’vintage’.
✅ ’Vantage’ refers to a place or position affording a good view of something. It is often used in the phrase “vantage point,“ which means a position from which something is observed or considered.
For example:
▪️ From our vantage point on the hill, we could see the entire city.
▪️ The watchtower provided a clear vantage for observing enemy movements.
▪️ From this locals-only vantage point, you can take in views of the central valley to the north and the suburban Woden valley to the south, giving you a sense of Canberra’s sheer scale. (The Guardian – Travel)
▪️ But this vantage tends to give Deng the benefit of the doubt, and the author works hard to diminish the stain on his reputation left by the notorious killings in Tiananmen Square in 1989. (The Economist)
✅ ’Vintage’, however, can have two meanings. It could refer to the year or place in which wine, especially of high quality, was produced. But more commonly today, ’vintage’ is used to describe something classical or high-quality from a past era.
For example:
▪️ I love her vintage dress. It’s so stylish!
▪️ The vintage wine from 1920 is now worth a fortune.
Beyond its walls are the shingle beach, a breezy promenade and Bexhill town, a treasure trove of vintage and antique shops, including the recently opened Eras of Style () on Terminus Road. (The Guardian – Travel)
This weekend speed fans descended to whizz along the beach on modern and vintage motorcycles and souped-up cars. (The Guardian – Tech)
Remember, clear understanding makes a big difference in your usage of English! 🚀
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