advice

noun
UK: /ədˈvaɪs/
US: /ədˈvaɪs/

  1. An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do.

    1. I need some advice about my job. [ ] [ ]
    2. My mother gave me some helpful advice before the interview. [ ] [ ]

  2. Guidance offered to someone, which should influence their decisions or behavior.

    1. Take my advice and save your money. [ ] [ ]
    2. Following the doctor's advice, I started exercising regularly. [ ] [ ]

  3. A formal recommendation given by an expert or professional.

    1. We sought legal advice before proceeding. [ ] [ ]
    2. The financial advisor provided sound advice on investments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

guidance counsel suggestion recommendation direction instruction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "advice" in English means: An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do., Guidance offered to someone, which should influence their decisions or behavior., A formal recommendation given by an expert or professional..

The phonetic transcription of "advice" is /ədˈvaɪs/ in British English and /ədˈvaɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "advice": guidance, counsel, suggestion, recommendation, direction, instruction.

Example usage of "advice": "I need some advice about my job.". More examples on the page.