advicenoun [ U ]
uk/ədˈvaɪs/us/ədˈvaɪs/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.
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- The centre provides expert advice for people with financial problems.
- I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early.
- The service offers young people practical advice on finding a job.
- I've always valued her advice.
- You should get some legal advice before you take any further action.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Giving advice
- advise
- backseat driver
- caution
- consultancy
- consulting
- counsellor
- GDA
- hint
- lifestyle manager
- mentor
- Monday
- Monday-morning quarterback idiom
- pick
- pick sb's brains idiom
- preach
- professional advice
- talk some sense into sb idiom
- tip
- waste
- waste your breath idiom
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