advice

The word “advice” means a suggestion or opinion offered to help someone decide or act. In plain terms, a helpful suggestion or recommendation.

“Advice” is pronounced uhd-VYS (/ədˈvaɪs/ in IPA).

Here is “advice” used in a sentence: “My grandmother's advice was to always save a little from every paycheck.”

Words with a similar meaning to “advice” include consent.

The opposite of “advice” — its antonyms — is criticism.

“Advice” is a noun.

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.".

“Advice” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

'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.

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.

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.

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.