Meaning & use

advice

noun·Everyday

A recommendation or suggestion offered to someone about what they should do.

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Her grandmother's advice about saving money proved useful for decades.

The doctor gave him advice on managing his diet after the diagnosis.

A note on using this word

Advice is an uncountable noun in English; say 'a piece of advice' or 'some advice,' never 'an advice.'

Words with a similar meaning

guidancerecommendationcounsel

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