Opinion vs. Advice

Opinion vs. Advice — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Opinion and Advice

Opinionnoun

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

I would like to know your opinions on the new filing system.In my opinion, white chocolate is better than milk chocolate.Every man is a fool in some man's opinion.

Advicenoun

(uncountable) An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel.

She was offered various piece of advice on what to do with her new-found wealth.

Opinionnoun

The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

Advicenoun

Deliberate consideration; knowledge.

How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her?

Opinionnoun

(obsolete) Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.

Advicenoun

Information or news given; intelligence

late advices from France
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Opinionnoun

(obsolete) Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.

Advicenoun

(uncountable) In commercial language, information communicated by letter; used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange

a letter of advice

Opinionnoun

The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.

Advicenoun

Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.

Opinionnoun

(European Union law) a judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible

Advicenoun

In aspect-oriented programming, the code whose execution is triggered when a join point is reached.

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Opinionverb

To have or express as an opinion.

Adviceverb

misspelling of advise

Opinionnoun

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty;

my opinion differs from yourswhat are your thoughts on Haiti?

Advicenoun

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

Opinionnoun

a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people;

he asked for a poll of public opinion

Opinionnoun

a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof;

his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page

Opinionnoun

the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision;

opinions are usually written by a single judge

Opinionnoun

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

Opinionnoun

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed;

his impression of her was favorablewhat are your feelings about the crisis?it strengthened my belief in his sincerityI had a feeling that she was lying