advice

[ad-vahys] / ædˈvaɪs /

NOUN

recommendation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid consultation encouragement guidance help information input instruction judgment lesson news opinion prescription proposal recommendation suggestion tip view warning word

STRONG

admonition advisement advocacy caution charge counsel directions dissuasion exhortation forewarning injunction persuasion proposition steer teaching telltale tidings tip-off

WEAK

bum steer two cents' worth word to the wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blockage discouragement hindrance ignorance injury obstruction question

STRONG

opposition

WEAK

betrayal deceit deception falsehood lie misinformation misrepresentation

Example Sentences

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She was a more experienced writer who had no obvious reason to take an interest in someone who’d decided, against the advice of his high school English teacher, to do the same.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

There was lots of advice that, while well-meaning, grossly underestimated the magnitude of my predicament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Multiple coaches, including Chesney, got involved during drills, giving advice and encouraging players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Kelly: Best piece of advice you've ever been given?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“I took your advice about making my priorities priorities again, and told my dad what my plans were. It didn’t go very well.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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