advice
uhd-VYS
Advice (noun) means a suggestion or opinion offered to help someone decide or act. Example: “Take my advice and check the weather before you set off.”
noun
1
A suggestion or opinion offered to help someone decide or act.
"Take my advice and check the weather before you set off."
"My grandmother's advice was to always save a little from every paycheck."
"He asked his doctor for advice about managing stress."
2
A formal notice about a financial transaction, such as a bank or shipping document.
"The shipping advice arrived with a list of the goods in the container."
"Please keep the payment advice until the accountant has checked it."
"The bank sent a remittance advice confirming the transfer."
How to use advice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA helpful suggestion or recommendation.
Common mistake
Advice is uncountable (say "some advice" or "a piece of advice," never "an advice"). Advise (with an s) is the verb: "I advise you to leave early."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
give advice
take advice
piece of advice
seek advice
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Etymology
From Old French avis, from a phrase meaning "it is to my view" — the "d" was added later by mistaken association with words like "advance."
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What does “advice” mean?
The word “advice” means a suggestion or opinion offered to help someone decide or act. In plain terms, a helpful suggestion or recommendation.
How do you pronounce “advice”?
“Advice” is pronounced uhd-VYS (/ədˈvaɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “advice” in a sentence?
Here is “advice” used in a sentence: “My grandmother's advice was to always save a little from every paycheck.”
What is another word for “advice”?
Words with a similar meaning to “advice” include consent.
What is the opposite of “advice”?
The opposite of “advice” — its antonyms — is criticism.
What part of speech is “advice”?
“Advice” is a noun.
Where does the word “advice” come from?
The word “advice” comes from Old French. From Old French avis, from a phrase meaning "it is to my view" — the "d" was added later by mistaken association with words like "advance.".
Is “advice” a common word?
“Advice” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between advice and advise?
'Advice' is a noun — the guidance itself, as in 'good advice'. 'Advise' is a verb — the act of giving it, as in 'I advise you to wait'. They are also said differently: advice ends in an 's' sound, while advise ends in a 'z' sound.
Is 'advice' countable or uncountable?
Advice is uncountable, so you cannot say 'an advice' or 'advices'. Instead, use 'some advice' or, to count it, 'a piece of advice' or 'a few pieces of advice'. This is one of the most common mistakes English learners make with the word.
What is the difference between advice and a suggestion?
A suggestion simply puts forward an idea or option to consider. Advice goes a step further, recommending what someone should actually do, usually based on knowledge or experience. Advice often carries more authority, which is why we seek it from experts, while suggestions can come from anyone.
What is an example of advice?
Everyday advice includes lines like 'You should see a doctor about that,' 'Save a little from every paycheck,' or 'Sleep on it before deciding.' Each offers a suggested course of action meant to help the other person choose or act wisely.
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