advice — guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈvaɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's advice was to never trust a man who doesn't like pizza.
- The best advice I can give you is to study English every day.
- He ignored his mother's advice and now regrets buying 100 watermelons.
advice
NOUN[/ədˈvaɪs/]
guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'advisum', the past participle of 'advisare', which combines 'ad-' (toward) with 'videre' (to see). Originally, it meant a carefully considered opinion formed by looking at or observing something thoughtfully.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + videre (to see) → advisum (past participle, 'observed/considered') → advice. The prefix 'ad-' intensifies the sense of direction toward careful observation and deliberation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's advice was to never trust a man who doesn't like pizza.”
“The best advice I can give you is to study English every day.”
“He ignored his mother's advice and now regrets buying 100 watermelons.”
“I need some advice on how to manage my time better.”
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