advised against (B2)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: ədˈvaɪzd əˈɡɛnst
Definition
Advised against means recommended that someone should not do something. It is the past or passive form of advise against.
Examples
The doctor advised against heavy exercise for two weeks.
We were advised against traveling during the storm.
Her lawyer advised against signing the contract immediately.
How to Use advised against
- advise against + -ing (verb pattern)
- recommend not doing an action — "The guide advised against hiking alone."
- be advised against + -ing (passive pattern)
- be told not to do something — "Visitors were advised against swimming there."
- advise someone against + -ing (object pattern)
- tell a person not to do something — "The lawyer advised her against posting online."
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