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advisers

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ædˈvaɪzɝz// UK //ɐdvˈaɪzəz// ad·vis·ers

n. people who give expert information or suggestions to help someone make a decision. You often find them in business, government, or schools.

n. individuals who provide expert knowledge, guidance, or recommendations to a person or organization. Often used in professional, political, or academic contexts.


SIMPLE

The president meets with his economic advisers every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The company hired a team of financial advisers to help manage their recent growth.

COMPLEX

Senior military advisers warned that any further escalation in the region could lead to a prolonged and costly conflict for all parties involved.

Synonyms
Usage

The spelling 'adviser' is more common in general British and American English, though 'advisor' is frequently used in official job titles.

Pitfall

He is an adviser for me.He is an adviser to me.When indicating who receives the advice, the noun typically takes the preposition 'to' rather than 'for'.

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