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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of advice Her advice for anybody considering a full-time cruise lifestyle like she and her husband is trial and error. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 Several German states followed Osterholm's advice and mandated N95-grade masks in public. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Apart from Bier, the Intro platform also offers advice from Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian and Andrew Chen, a partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Nutritional advice Practical guidance to support healthy habits and sustainable routines, everyday. — Sponsored Content, Baltimore Sun, 25 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
  • To this point, the league hasn’t sent guidance to teams on expansion rules, according to two league sources who spoke to The Athletic under the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak about it publicly.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • On the evening of June 3, the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results and better-than-expected forward guidance.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guidance
Noun
  • The National Park Service is asking for information about anyone who may have been hiking or backpacking along Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, as well as campers with plans to stay at Phantom Ranch or the Bright Angel Campground.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4330.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • The project is probably the best fit for the parcel, Planning Board chairperson Steve McGlothlin said before voting in favor of the recommendation.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommendation
Noun
  • Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Crewneck Sweater On the heels of the Practical Magic 2 announcement, Kidman cozied up in an oversized gray sweater and jeans for a casual-yet-polished outfit that is fit for many occasions.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The school did not mention Stephens or specify a reason for the change in its announcement.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of announcement
Noun
  • That capability could provide surgeons with additional feedback during complex procedures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The council could review that data and listen to community feedback on how the enforcement was handled, then decide whether to make a more permanent change to city ordinance.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of feedback
Noun
  • Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • When asked to comment, the company reiterated the info from the SEC filing.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of info
Noun
  • Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Mixed response Gates made the same suggestion nearly a decade ago and was subject to robust criticism at the time.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • The Morgan County District Attorney’s Office, representing the State of Alabama, opposed the petition in March 2026, arguing his claims of innocence and ineffective assistance of trial counsel are time-barred and meritless.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • One may reasonably surmise that the city’s corporation counsel is weighing whether Bally’s contract interpretations need to be decided by a judge.
    — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of counsel

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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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