advisory

Meanings

1. 1adjectivebefore a noun

   Giving advice or recommendations rather than having binding authority.

   Grammar: Used before a noun, e.g., 'advisory committee'.

   Patterns

   • advisory role
   • advisory committee
   • advisory board

   The committee has an advisory role and cannot make final decisions.

   She serves on the advisory board for the new project.

   The report is purely advisory and does not require action.

2. 2nouncountable

   An official notice or warning about a potential danger or important situation.

   Grammar: Countable; often used with 'issue', 'travel', or 'weather'.

   Patterns

   • issue an advisory
   • travel advisory
   • weather advisory

   The government issued a travel advisory for the region.

   A weather advisory warned of heavy snow overnight.

   The school sent an advisory about the upcoming storm.

Word forms

Common combinations

advisory committee

The advisory committee met to discuss the new policy.

travel advisory

The State Department issued a travel advisory for the area.

advisory role

In an advisory role, he can only suggest changes, not enforce them.

weather advisory

A weather advisory is in effect until tomorrow morning.

Synonyms and how they differ

recommendatory

More formal and less common; 'advisory' is the standard term for official advice.

cautionary

Focuses on warning of danger, while 'advisory' can also mean simply giving recommendations.

Opposites

Word family

advise verb

To give advice.

adviser noun

A person who gives advice.

advice noun

An opinion about what someone should do.

Commonly confused: advisory or advice?

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