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 typically comes from a position of greater knowledge or experience, often from someone you seek wisdom from.
Suggestion is generally a more casual term and can come from anyone, implying a recommendation rather than a directive.
Remember that advice often implies a deeper, considered opinion, while suggestion can be a spontaneous idea.
People usually give advice with the intent to guide someone's decision-making process, whereas suggestions may be given without expecting them to be followed.
You might ask a professional for advice but your peers for suggestions.