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advice

advice

1.0
An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
  • noun
  • /ədˈvaɪs/
translation icon : consejo
  • My dad gave me some great advice a long time ago.
  • give advice
  • seek advice
  • expert advice

What's the best piece of advice I received?

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Examples

  • Do you have any advice for Andrew?

  • And I just want the advice on what to do.

  • And, and in fact, the best advice I got was from Steve.

  • I want to get some advice from you about work.

  • And so my advice is go this way.

  • Sometimes a little bit of advice can go a very long way.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I gave my friend some good advice.

  • What's the best piece of advice I received?

  • Do you have any advice for me as an upcoming black parent?

  • I always appreciate your advice when I'm making tough decisions.

Synonyms

recommendation
vsadvice
553 2.5

A suggestion about what someone should do or choose

is a neutral suggestion without necessarily showing approval
tip
vsadvice
445 1.0

A small helpful piece of advice for doing something better

is a wider opinion or suggestion, not just a short practical hint
guidance
vsadvice
248 2.1

Help or advice that someone gives to decide what to do

is a general opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
direction
vsadvice
124 1.0

Advice that tells someone what to do next

is broader, giving opinions rather than specific instructions
word of advice
vsadvice
34 2.8

A short helpful suggestion that warns about a possible problem

is broader and not limited to warnings or cautions
sage advice
vsadvice
6 4.2

Helpful and careful words that show good sense

covers general suggestions, not necessarily thoughtful or prudent
wise counsel
vsadvice
3 4.6

Good advice from someone who has a lot of experience

is similar but can be any opinion or simple suggestion
pro tip
vsadvice
  • Texting
1 4.8

A short helpful piece of advice from an expert

is general and can come from anyone, not only experts
protip
vsadvice
  • Slang
1 8.8

A short useful piece of advice often given online to help you do something better

is the normal form of suggestion rather than a clever online hint

Idioms

A small polite comment meant to help someone

Compounds

A short helpful suggestion that warns about a possible problem

6 8.3

The Senate's power to approve or reject the President's choices and agreements with other countries

6 4.2

Helpful and careful words that show good sense

3 3.2

Tips to help someone make choices about their personal life

Very helpful suggestions that make a difficult task easier

Helpful advice that stays useful over time

Helpful ideas that have worked for many people over a long time

How Helpful

counsel
132 4.4
guidance
248 2.1
advice
1.0
tip
445 1.0
suggestion
759 1.4

Surface Forms

advice singular
advices plural

Etymology

Advice comes from the old parts ad- 'to' and vis 'see', so it originally meant to 'look at' a problem and give your view. That's why advice now means an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do.