advice
noun [U] /ədˈvaɪs/Definition
A2 an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation: Steven gave me some good advice. I think I'll take your advice (= do what you suggest) and get the green dress. Can I give you a piece of advice? I need some advice on which computer to buy. [+ to infinitive] My advice is to go by train. We went to Paris on Sarah's advice.Giving advice
(Definition of advice noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admonish verb
- admonition noun
- advisable adjective
- advise verb
- agony aunt noun
- brain trust noun
- bum steer noun
- caution noun (WARNING)
- consultant noun
- consulting adjective
- counselling noun
- hint noun (ADVICE)
- lifestyle manager noun
- mentor noun
- mentor verb
- Monday-morning quarterback idiom
- pick sb's brains idiom
- preach verb (ADVISE)
- professional advice noun
- tip noun (INFORMATION)
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