advice

noun

əd-ˈvīs How to pronounce advice (audio)
Definition of advicenext
1
as in guidance
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

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2
as in information
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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Recent Examples of advice The New York Committee, which provides advice and guidance on New York member screenings and special events, will be chaired by Mia Neal (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch) and vice chaired by Dana O’Keefe (Executives Branch). — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 As a Lollapalooza veteran, Lefty also shared plenty of advice for festivalgoers with Rolling Stone. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 Here’s why the climbing debt makes the advice worth a listen. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 And so don’t rush through the hiring process would be the advice. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
  1. guidance
  2. information
  3. recommendation
  4. announcement
  5. feedback
  6. info
  7. suggestion
  8. counsel
Noun
  • The retailer raised its full-year net sales growth guidance to about 5%, up by 1 percentage point.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • L3Harris reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance across revenue, growth, and operating margin and other metrics.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of guidance
Noun
  • The Navy provides the Department of Energy with detailed information about which vessels are moving through and when.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • At the recommendation of assistant director of player personnel Jason Stein, the Mets signed Yan to a two-year minor-league deal, an unusual contract for a healthy pitcher.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And then there was a concern of fraud — particularly that these immigrants, even unknowingly, had paid for letters of recommendation.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommendation
Noun
  • The couple made the announcement in a post on Instagram on Monday.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Putting Peterson back in the rotation seems like the logical move, but Counsell wants to see how the rest of this White Sox series unfolds before making an announcement.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcement
Noun
  • While The Lycra Company’s solution was built based on consumer demand and concerns, mills and manufacturers’ feedback has further proven the wide interest in this solution.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Off the field, feedback is glowing regarding his mental comprehension and how his preparation translates to game day.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of feedback
Noun
  • The Salmonella Enteritidis Has Been Linked To Eggs The FDA has shelled out as well more info about the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak infections that was first listed on the FDA website on June 10.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most important pieces of info is knowing your credit card’s due date.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Sheinbaum rejected suggestions that the visa cancellation itself was evidence of criminal conduct.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For example, there's Proactive Assistance, allowing Gemini to surface personalized suggestions in chats.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • This is the third time Chauvin's counsel has filed for postconviction relief.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The former general counsel settled for a $37,500 civil penalty without admitting or denying the allegations.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of counsel

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