advice
gb/ædvˈaɪs/ us/ædvˈaɪs/
A2
English
~ 1000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
guidance or recommendations
Ideas or suggestions to help someone make a decision or solve a problem.
Usage pattern:
to give [someone] advice about [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'an advice', but 'advice' is uncountable in English, so it should be 'some advice' or 'a piece of advice'.
Synonyms
guidance (More general support or direction, not always in the form of specific suggestions.)
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recommendation (Often refers to a specific course of action rather than general counsel.)
Antonyms
misinformation (Information that is false or misleading instead of helpful guidance.)
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discouragement (Words intended to dissuade rather than encourage a course of action.)
Collocations
give advice
|take advice
|seek advice
|good advice
|professional advice
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|business
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She gave me some great advice about how to prepare for the interview.
- If you need legal advice, you should talk to a lawyer.
- My father’s advice has always helped me through difficult times.
- The teacher offered advice on how to improve my essay.
- I followed her advice and applied for the job.
Learner examples
- He gave me good advice.
- I need your advice about my homework.
- Her advice helped me a lot.
- Can you give me some advice?
- I will take your advice.
Grammar
Dictionary form
advice
IPA
GB/ædvˈaɪs/
US/ædvˈaɪs/
Syllables & stress
ad - vice (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vice)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: advice
- Plural: advice, advices
Word family
Expressions
follow someone's advice
1/fˈɑloʊ sˈʌmwˌʌnz ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
act according to guidance
To do what someone told you would be good to do.
Examples
- He followed his coach's advice and trained harder.
- I wish I had followed your advice.
give advice
1/ɡˈɪv ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
offer guidance or recommendations
To tell someone your ideas about what they should do.
Examples
- Teachers often give advice to students about studying.
- My friend gave me advice on where to eat.
piece of advice
1/pˈis əv ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
a single suggestion or tip
One specific thing that you tell someone they should do.
Examples
- Let me give you one piece of advice: never give up.
- She offered me a useful piece of advice about time management.
seek advice
1/sˈik ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
look for guidance or recommendations
To try to get ideas from someone about what you should do.
Examples
- She sought advice from her mentor before making the decision.
- You should seek legal advice before signing the contract.
take someone's advice
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
follow someone's guidance
To do what someone has suggested or recommended.
Examples
- I decided to take her advice and start saving money.
- You should take your doctor's advice if you want to get better.