word of advice
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2.8
- noun
- May I give you a word of advice?
- give you a word of advice
- one word of advice
- Just a word of advice
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Watch on YouTubeBut before we do that, I want to issue you with a word of advice.
- But before we do that, I want to issue you with a word of advice.
- That like kind of was like, yeah, let he let me hang around and and kind of gave me some words of advice.
- I will say though, if you are pursuing YouTube as a job, my one word of advice is don't quit your other job until you're making equal or more from YouTube.
- Any last words of advice or wisdom or anything?
- But but Santorum did have this word of advice.
- So what what is, what's your words of advice?
- Eastwood, what is the just a word of advice for our many directors out there in our school?
Examples
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First, a word of advice: Magic tricks can be tricky.
Fiction book (2000) -
Dalmar, let me give you a word of advice: don't try to copy anyone.
Fiction book (1990) -
Now, may I give you a word of advice?
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Mind if I give you a word of advice?
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My last word of advice to you is this...
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Now, a word of advice, I would leave this island and not come back.
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A few words of advice before you begin:
Academic text (2011) -
I would have welcomed a word of advice from an older colleague.
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A word of advice: Sometimes it's best to let those hard-to-reach chips go.
Fiction book (1994) -
I would like to offer you a word of advice about managing your finances wisely.
Synonyms
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1.0
An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
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1.0
A statement or sign that tells people about danger before it happens
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4.1
A quick warning that something will happen
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7.7
A warning or condition that explains limits and possible problems
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1.6
Words that warn people to avoid danger or bad behavior
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4.3
An official warning that tells the public about possible danger or bad weather
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7.4
A warning or advice to stop someone from doing something wrong
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3.4
A firm, serious statement that tells someone to stop wrong or dangerous behavior
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5.6
A sign or notice that something bad will happen
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4.4
An advance notice that tells people about a possible danger
A strong warning telling someone to be careful
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from 'word' (here meaning a brief utterance or piece) + 'of' (linking) + 'advice' (guidance), so its sense 'a brief piece of advice or warning' is directly inferable from the constituents. This pattern ('a word of X' = 'a piece of X') is common cross-linguistically and follows standard noun + of + noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily understand it.
Etymology
Word of advice comes from the simple image of someone offering one small, helpful message: the word is a short remark and the advice is a warning or tip. So, it means 'a short, helpful warning or suggestion'.