advice
/ədˈvaɪs/
UK: /ədˈvaɪs/
advice
English
Noun Top 1,450
American (Lessac)
(medium)
Female
0.9s
American (Amy)
(medium)
Female
0.8s
American (Ryan)
(medium)
Male
0.6s
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Definition
An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.
Etymology
From Middle English avys, from Old French avis, rebracketed from the phrase ce m'est a vis (“I think”, “it seems to me”, literally “it is to my view”), where vis is from Latin vīsus (“vision, sight”). The unhistoric -d- was introduced during the 15th century due to influence from advise and ad-, see advance. Doublet of aviso. See vision, and compare avise, advise. Mostly displaced native Old English rǣd (see modern rede).
Example Sentences
- "She was offered various pieces of advice on what to do."
- "My kids never listen to advice."
- "On the advice of her doctor, Mary cut down on her carbohydrates."
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