Advice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /əd-ˈvīs/ ad·vice

Meaning & Definition of Advice

Advice (noun)

  1. recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct, counsel
  2. information or notice given —usually used in plural
  3. an official notice concerning a business transaction

Advice (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action

    "we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars"

    similar: adjuration, admonishment, admonition, counsel, guidance, input
    related: recommendation, suggestion, hint, pointer, tip, data, feedback, information, answer, solution, advisement, consideration, thought, alarm, alert, caution, cautioning, expostulation, forewarning, remonstrance, remonstration, urging, warning, judgment, observation, verdict, assistance, briefing, coaching, direction, instruction, mentoring, priming, prompting, teaching, tutoring, interference, kibitzing, meddling, moralizing, pontificating, preaching, exhortation, lecture, lesson, sermon, speech

  2. a report of recent events or facts not previously known

    "had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week"

    similar: 411 (slang), gen (chiefly British), info, information, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings, uncos (chiefly Scottish), word
    related: announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip, gossip, rumor, tale, tattle, feedback, disinformation, propaganda

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advice:

Slang: 411
Chiefly British: gen
Chiefly Scottish: uncos
adjuration, admonishment, admonition, counsel, guidance, input, info, information, intelligence, item, news, story, tidings, word

Related Words for Advice

recommendation, suggestion, hint, pointer, tip, data, feedback, answer, solution, advisement, consideration, thought, alarm, alert, caution, cautioning, expostulation, forewarning, remonstrance, remonstration, urging, warning, judgment, observation, verdict, assistance, briefing, coaching, direction, instruction

Origin & Etymology of Advice

Middle English avis, avise, advis, advise "thought, judgment, opinion," borrowed from Anglo-French avis, avise, advis, from the phrase a vis "apparent" (in ce m'est a vis "that appears to me"), from a "to, at, in" (going back to Latin ad) + vis, in part from the noun vis "field of vision, sense of sight, face" (going back to Latin vīsus, verbal noun from vidēre "to see"), in part from the Old French phrase ço m'est vis "that seems to me," continuing Latin mihi est vīsum (with neuter past participle of vidēre) at:1, wit:2

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Advice

Words & Phrases Containing Advice

advice column, advice columnist, against one's advice

Frequently Asked Questions about Advice

What does "Advice" mean?

"Advice" means recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct, counsel. As a noun, it is defined as: recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct, counsel. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Advice"?

Other words for "Advice" include adjuration, admonishment, admonition, counsel, guidance, input, 411 and gen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advice"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advice". Common alternatives include adjuration, admonishment, admonition, counsel, guidance, input, 411, gen, info and information.

How do you use "Advice" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advice" in a sentence: "we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars"; "had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week".

Is "Advice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Advice" is a noun.

Is "Advice" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Advice" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Advice"?

"Advice" is pronounced /əd-ˈvīs/ and divided into syllables as ad·vice.

What is the origin of the word "Advice"?

"Advice" comes from Middle English avis, avise, advis, advise "thought, judgment, opinion," borrowed from Anglo-French avis, avise, advis, from the phrase a vis "apparent" (in ce m'est a vis "that appears to me"), from a "to, at, in" (going back to Latin ad) + vis, in part from the noun vis "field of vision, sense of sight, face" (going back to Latin vīsus, verbal noun from vidēre "to see"), in part from the Old French phrase ço m'est vis "that seems to me," continuing Latin mihi est vīsum (with neuter past participle of vidēre) at:1, wit:2. First known use: 14th century.