noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

advert

AD-vurt

Advert (noun) means British informal term for an advertisement. Example: “There was a funny advert on TV last night for a car insurance company.”

noun

British informal term for an advertisement.

"There was a funny advert on TV last night for a car insurance company."

verb

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

avert →

adverted past tense, adverts plural, adverts singular

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There was a funny _____ on TV last night for a car insurance company.

A shortened form of advertisement.

refer

concern refer consult attribute denote pertain

What does “advert” mean?

The word “advert” means british informal term for an advertisement.

How do you pronounce “advert”?

“Advert” is pronounced AD-vurt (/ˈædvɝt/ in IPA).

How do you use “advert” in a sentence?

Here is “advert” used in a sentence: “There was a funny advert on TV last night for a car insurance company.”

What is another word for “advert”?

Words with a similar meaning to “advert” include refer.

What part of speech is “advert”?

Depending on how it is used, “advert” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “advert” a common word?

“Advert” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “advert” have?

“Advert” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british informal term for an advertisement.

concern refer consult attribute denote pertain