Definitions

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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Thunderstorms in the US are not uncommon, but when it comes to them impacting matches, Fifa has no power to make its own rules and must adhere to the advice of local authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Chronert’s advice is simply to proceed with caution.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A man who gives investment advice said three of his clients “don’t have enough to rebuild” their homes after the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She added government-funded research showed that pollution is still happening when owners were applying spot-on treatments correctly, so the current advice on application was wrong, as was failing to advise against preventative treatment.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

So the young king sought the advice of the Prince of Demons.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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