Words / B1

uhd-VYZ-uh/ədˈvaɪzə/

An adviser gives official or professional advice: a careers adviser; a financial adviser. Advisor is a common US spelling; both appear in UK, but adviser is the traditional British form. Advice is the uncountable noun; advise is the verb (already in the dictionary). Do not write “an advice”. A consultant is often hired for a short project.

Meaning

A person whose job is to give advice, especially at work or in official settings.

Examples

• “Speak to a careers adviser before you choose your A-levels.”
• “Speak to a careers adviser before you lock in your A-level choices.”
• “The minister’s special adviser drafted the briefing.”

Good to know

careers / financial adviser. UK spelling: adviser (advisor also seen). Noun: advice (uncountable). Verb: advise.

Near in meaning

consultant

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