advice
/ədˈvaɪs/noun★Beginner
formal
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to future action.
She gave me some valuable advice about my career.
He took my advice and applied for the job.
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The word 'advice' is uncountable in English and is always used with a singular verb.
Collocations
take adviceTo follow or accept someone's guidance.give adviceTo offer guidance or recommendations.ask for adviceTo request guidance or recommendations.
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Related Phrases
a word of advicephrase
A piece of guidance or recommendation.
💡Pro Tip
Uncountable Noun
Remember that 'advice' is always singular, even when referring to multiple pieces of guidance.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'advice' for general recommendations and 'advise' for the verb form.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'avys,' from Old French 'aviser,' meaning 'to consider, advise.'
📝Usage Notes
While 'advice' is uncountable, 'advise' (verb) is the related form. Avoid using 'advices' as it is incorrect.
Word Breakdown
ad-
To, toward
prefix-vise
To see
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