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 In May, another family sued OpenAI when their 19-year-old suffered a fatal drug overdose after receiving medical advice from the chatbot. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026 Yet one of the easiest traps to fall into is offering advice too soon. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 Yet their advice aligns remarkably closely with what experienced admissions officers have valued for decades. — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Life advice There are many ways to cope with life's stressors, and not all of them are healthy. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 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
  • Stronger, more detailed laws are essential to ensure diligent human review, prevent complacency, and protect individuals from potentially misguided AI guidance, fostering accountability in this evolving field.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Modern cruise missiles can be sophisticated and expensive weapons involving advanced propulsion, navigation, guidance, sensors, and warheads.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 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
  • So, after the first 48-team World Cup, one featuring hydration breaks at all matches, suspended bans, a half-time show in the final and countless other controversies, what are your suggestions for improvement?
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The second route—beyond the suggestions in the Overlooked section—is exploring the numerous distilleries whose spirit primarily goes into blends.
    — Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • After both defense and state counsel had agreed this morning that the defendant should be convicted, the jury returned a verdict in less than 10 minutes.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • More than 10 other officials — including the agency’s chief of staff, general counsel and finance chief — also resigned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of counsel

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