advisor
noun
Simple meaning
An expert who gives advice.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
advyzerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ædˈvaɪzɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An expert who gives advice
“An adviser helped students select their courses.”
xiangqi
A xiangqi piece that is moved one point diagonally and confined within the palace.
One who offers advice.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An expert who gives advice
Used this way, advisor is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Word family
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An expert who gives advice.
Careful consideration.
Worthy of being recommended or suggested.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
An executive agency responsible for providing economic advice to the President.
Someone who advises others how to invest their money.
A military officer who serves as an adviser to the troops of an allied nation.
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