advice

Definitions

1. noun

   A suggestion that helps someone decide what to do.

   Examples

   • She was given many pieces of advice on what to do.
   • My kids never listen to advice.
   ≈hint≈pointer
2. noun

   In old-fashioned use, careful thought or knowledge.

   Examples

   • He acted with full advice of the risks.
   • She went on with advice of the results.
3. noun

   In old-fashioned use, news or information.

   Examples

   • The captain received advice of the coming storm.
   • They got advice of the enemy's moves.
   ≈counsel≈suggestion≈recommendation≈rede≈admonition +4 more
4. noun

   In finance, a document that tells you about a payment.

   Examples

   • The bank sent an advice of the incoming payment.
   • A payment advice is sent when the money arrives.
5. noun

   In old business use, a letter giving news about payments.

   Examples

   • The shop sent a letter of advice.
   • The bank got the letter of advice and agreed to pay.
6. noun

   A formal opinion about how the law may apply.

   Examples

   • The committee issued an advice on the new rule.
   • An advice from the legal group is not binding.
7. noun

   Help from a lawyer about what to do legally.

   Examples

   • Her lawyer gave her advice on how to file the claim.
   • He asked for advice before signing the contract.
8. noun

   Help given to someone to do something illegal.

   Examples

   • He was charged with giving advice to commit fraud.
   • The lawyer refused to give advice that broke the law.
9. noun

   In programming, code that runs when a certain point is reached.

   Examples

   • The advice runs automatically before the method starts.
   • Developers add advice to record every database call.
10. verb

    A common misspelling of advise, used in informal writing.

    Examples

    • Please advice me on the best choice.
    • He asked her to advice him before the meeting.