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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Relevance
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of advice The charter is a constitutional document, granted by the King on the advice of the government, that sets out how the public corporation will be governed, regulated, and sustainably funded. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 In such situations, AI models may give advice or offer language that reflects mainly Western values while overlooking those that are most important in other cultures. — Alexandra Figueroa, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 The pair, who met while studying at Cambridge and started their blog in 2014 shortly after, make locales like the Maldives or Antarctica feel accessible by sharing itineraries, tips, and advice for how their followers can travel the world, too. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice. — Usa Today, USA Today, 14 July 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
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The policy guidance applies to agents under Enforcement and Removal Operations, the branch of ICE that detains and ultimately deports undocumented immigrants.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of guidance
Noun
  • In a statement released Friday, the NFL stated that an investigation concluded that Gold provided confidential information about the Cardinals’ 2026 NFL draft selections before they were publicly announced.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Fewer staff has meant all facets of the outbreak investigation have been slowed — from simple data entry to complex laboratory analysis of genetic information.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • Advancements in technology have historically required some type of privacy tradeoff, like giving apps access to your location for more accurate recommendations.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • On his posts online, Americans have responded with tons of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat, and some have even invited him over for a homecooked meal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of recommendation
Noun
  • This timing aligns with the recent conclusion of the World Cup and parent company Take-Two's August 7 earnings call, a period historically favored by Rockstar for major announcements.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The announcement Monday followed investigations into former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with his executive assistant and a probe into the athletic department.
    — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of announcement
Noun
  • For guidance and feedback, Noecker’s office convened the Tree Preservation Ordinance Public Input Group, which included residents, arborists, technical experts, environmental advocates, city staff, developers and others.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
  • The meeting is also a venue for members of the public — including representatives of historic preservation and architectural groups — to offer three to five minutes of feedback.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of feedback
Noun
  • Examples include matchup info, defensive positioning and player tendencies, which teams argued were necessities.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • And the whole family can enjoy the new Bleat & Greet experience with the ranch’s baby goats, which includes cuddle and play time with the baby animals plus info about how the goats are cared for each day.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • The suggestion that Pebley’s removal was a sign that the team is performing poorly didn’t sit well with coach Lynne Roberts.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • There is also a suggestion that a certain kind of acupuncture may help.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • Ruemmler served as White House counsel under Obama from 2011 to 2014 and was briefly considered for attorney general.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • The civilian commission overseeing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department needs to ditch the county counsel because that office is stifling the commission’s role as a watchdog, according to the Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of counsel

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