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ADV-urt/ˈædvɜːt/

An advert is a notice or film that sells something (British): a TV advert, a job advert, skip the advert. Ad is the short informal cousin. Advertisement is the full form. Avert means turn away — later mix-up. Do not write advert when you mean invert, or avert.

Meaning

A notice, film, or picture that tries to sell something (British).

Examples

• “The advert on the bus showed the new phone shop.”
• “The advert promised free Wi-Fi, but it did not work.”
• “A job advert is in the window of the bookshop.”

Good to know

a TV / job advert (British). Short cousin: ad. Mix-up: avert.

Near in meaning

ad

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