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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The spokesperson added that "as conversations around younger consumers and skincare continue to evolve", they are continually enhancing "the quality of advice provided by our beauty consultants to better support and guide all our consumers".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Callum's advice for people hoping to land an internship is to not "underestimate how useful it is to do an internship just because it's temporary".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I followed his advice, and Ewan slowly adjusted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In this week’s Don’t Short Yourself newsletter, Aditi Shrikant shared her own experience when in that situation and provided practical advice for recent graduates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s one of those homemaker advice columns—someone called Mrs. Bardell describes tasty and nourishing dishes women can cook for their families in only five minutes.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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