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[Date: 1200-1300; Language: 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 care.
::Could you give me some advice about buying a home?
legal/medical/financial etc advice
::If I were you, I'd get some legal advice.
professional/expert advice
(=advice from someone who knows a lot about a subject)
::I want to ask your advice about where to stay in Taipei.
follow/take sb's advice
(=do what they advise you)
::I followed my father's advice and sold the car.
::Take my advice and study something practical.
a piece/word of advice
::Let me give you a piece of advice. Wear a blue or grey suit to the interview.
on sb's advice
::On her doctor's advice (=because her doctor advised her) Smith decided to take early retirement.
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HINT sense 1
Do not confuse the noun advice /Ed'vaIs/ with the verb advise /Ed'vaIz/ He gave me some useful advice. Can you advise me on college courses?