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Synonyms of advice
1
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
- we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars
Synonyms for advice
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- alarm
- (also alarum),
- alert,
- caution,
- cautioning,
- expostulation,
- forewarning,
- remonstrance,
- remonstration,
- urging,
- warning
- judgment
- (or judgement),
- observation,
- verdict
- assistance,
- briefing,
- coaching,
- direction,
- instruction,
- mentoring,
- priming,
- prompting,
- teaching,
- tutoring
- interference,
- kibitzing
- (also kibbitzing),
- meddling
2
usually advices plural
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
- had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week
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Guidance on 'Advise' vs. 'Advice'
Guidance on 'Advise' vs. 'Advice'
A case where one letter changes pronunciation and grammar.
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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