advice

  • 11advice */*/*/ — UK [ədˈvaɪs] / US noun [uncountable] Get it right: advice: Advice is an uncountable noun, so: ▪  it is never used in the plural ▪  it never comes after an or a number Wrong: Naomi Wolf gave me a good advice in her book. Right: Naomi Wolf gave me… …

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  • 12advice — n. 1) to give, offer advice 2) to act on, follow, take advice 3) to disregard, refuse, turn a deaf ear to advice 4) friendly; good, sage, sensible, sound; misleading; parting; professional; unsolicited advice 5) a bit, piece, word of advice 6)… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 13advice — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ constructive, excellent, good, helpful, practical, sensible, sound, useful, valuable ▪ That s very sound adv …

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  • 14advice — ad|vice [ədˈvaıs] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: avis opinion , probably from ce m est a vis that appears to me ] an opinion you give someone about what they should do advice on/about ▪ There s lots of advice in the book on baby… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 15advice — ad|vice [ əd vaıs ] noun uncount *** an opinion that someone gives you about the best thing to do in a particular situation: You can always contact your teacher for advice and support. Ask your father for advice. advice on/about: We are here to… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 16advice — noun (U) an opinion you give someone about what they should do (+ on/about): There s lots of advice in the book on baby care. | give advice: Can you give me some advice about buying a house? | legal/medical/professional advice etc (=advice from… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 17advice*/*/*/ — [ədˈvaɪs] noun [U] an opinion that someone gives you about the best thing to do in a particular situation Ask your father for advice.[/ex] We are here to give people advice about health issues.[/ex] I took his advice (= did what he advised) and… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 18Advice — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Advice >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 advice advice counsel adhortation| Sgm: N 1 word to the wise word to the wise Sgm: N 1 suggestion suggestion submonition| recommendation advocacy Sgm: N 1 advisemement …

    English dictionary for students

  • 19advice — /ad vuys /, n. 1. an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: I shall act on your advice. 2. a communication, esp. from a distance, containing information: Advice from abroad informs us that the government has fallen …

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  • 20advice — [[t]ædva͟ɪs[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT: oft N on/about n/wh/ ing If you give someone advice, you tell them what you think they should do in a particular situation. Don t be afraid to ask for advice about ordering the meal... Your community officer can… …

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