noun
advert
AD-vurt
noun
1
British informal term for an advertisement.
"There was a funny advert on TV last night for a car insurance company."
verb
1
To refer to or mention something in passing, or to pay attention to it.
"She adverted briefly to the budget cuts before moving on."
How to Use Advert
Learner’s notes
Common mistake
Don't confuse the verb advert (to refer to something) with avert (to prevent or turn away, as in "avert disaster").
When to use it
Mainly British and Commonwealth English; Americans typically say "ad" or "commercial" instead.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
adverted past tense, adverts plural, adverts singular
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Etymology
A shortened form of advertisement.