vantage -
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
place,
position an abstract mental location; "he has a special place in my thoughts"; "a place in my heart"; "a political system with no place for the less prominent groups"
vantage -
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"
head start,
start a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen"
profit,
gain the advantageous quality of being beneficial
preference grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
privilege a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
