Advice-Suggestion | Commonly Confused Words

Advice

/ədˈvaɪs/

A suggestion or recommendation given to help someone make a decision

Teddy's advice was very helpful."They've had advices from New York," explained Rivers solemnly.He again accepted their advice and settled in to wait.

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/səˈdʒestʃən/

A proposal or idea offered for consideration or action

'I could make some suggestions,' said Poirot.This suggestion didn't seem to please the old boy.It was Fred's suggestion.'

This word has no antonyms

Advice is a noun, referring to the actual recommendation given, while suggestion can also be seen as a recommendation, but is often perceived as being less formal or official.
You ask for advice when you need guidance from someone knowledgeable, whereas a suggestion can come from anyone and often involves a casual or informal recommendation.
Advice tends to imply a sense of wisdom or authority, whereas suggestion is more about offering an idea or option without any authoritative implication.