advisory
gb/ædvˈaɪzɚi/ us/ædvˈaɪzɚi/
B1
English
~ 3200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Official advice or warning notice
A formal message from an official group that gives advice or warns about something.
Usage pattern:
[authority] issues an advisory about [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advisory' with 'advice'; 'advisory' in this sense is a formal notice, not the act of giving guidance in conversation.
Synonyms
notice (More general; can be for information, not only warnings.)
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bulletin (Often used for brief official updates, not always advice-focused.)
Antonyms
order (An authoritative command to do something, not just advice.)
Collocations
travel advisory
|weather advisory
|health advisory
|security advisory
Themes
government
|safety
|communication
|law
|daily_life
Examples
- The government issued a travel advisory for the region due to unrest.
- A weather advisory was released ahead of the approaching storm.
- The embassy posted a security advisory on its website.
- The health department's advisory recommends boiling water before use.
- A consumer advisory warned about the defective product.
Learner examples
- The school sent an advisory about the flu.
- There is a weather advisory for heavy rain.
- The embassy gave an advisory to travelers.
- The news showed a health advisory.
- We read the travel advisory before going abroad.
adjective
B2
property
2
Giving advice or recommendations
Giving advice or suggestions, especially in a job or official role.
Usage pattern:
[advisory] [role/group/committee]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'advisory' with 'advisable'; 'advisory' describes something that gives advice, while 'advisable' means recommended or wise to do.
Synonyms
consultative (Emphasizes discussion and consultation rather than direct decision-making.)
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recommendatory (Formal; stresses the act of making recommendations rather than decisions.)
Antonyms
directive (Involves giving authoritative orders, not just advice.)
Collocations
advisory committee
|advisory role
|advisory board
|advisory capacity
Themes
business
|education
|government
|work
|communication
Examples
- She serves on the company's advisory board.
- The report was prepared in an advisory capacity.
- An advisory panel reviewed the proposal before approval.
- They formed an advisory group to help guide policy.
- Advisory services are available to all members.
Learner examples
- He works in an advisory role.
- The school has an advisory group.
- She is part of the advisory team.
- We met with the advisory board.
- They gave us help in an advisory way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
advisory
IPA
GB/ædvˈaɪzɚi/
US/ædvˈaɪzɚi/
Syllables & stress
ad - vis - ory (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vis)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: advisory
Noun
- Base: advisory
- Plural: advisories
Word family
Expressions
health advisory
1/hˈɛlθ ædvˈaɪzɚi/
fixed phrase
Official health warning notice
An official message giving information or warnings about health risks.
Examples
- A health advisory was issued after the outbreak of the virus.
- The ministry released a health advisory about safe drinking water.
travel advisory
1/tɹˈævəl ædvˈaɪzɚi/
fixed phrase
Official travel warning notice
An official message giving information or warnings for travelers about safety or other important issues.
Examples
- The State Department issued a travel advisory for parts of the country due to flooding.
- Before booking your trip, check if there is a travel advisory for that destination.
weather advisory
1/wˈɛðɚ ædvˈaɪzɚi/
fixed phrase
Official weather warning notice
An official message giving information or warnings about weather conditions.
Examples
- The meteorological service has issued a weather advisory for heavy snow tomorrow.
- A weather advisory was posted due to strong winds.