B2nounUK spelling: adviserworkbusiness
US/ədˈvaɪ.zər/
UK/ədˈvaɪ.zə/
a person whose job is to give expert help and suggestions about a particular subject
In context
She works as a financial advisor for a small investment firm.
My academic advisor helped me choose the right courses this semester.
The president listened carefully to his closest advisors before deciding.
Words that go with advisor
adjective + noun
- financial advisorA financial advisor can help you plan for retirement.
- legal advisorThe company hired a legal advisor to read the contract.
- senior advisorShe was a senior advisor to the minister.
- academic advisorYour academic advisor must approve the form.
- chief advisorShe was promoted to chief advisor on energy policy.
noun + preposition
- advisor toHe is an advisor to several large banks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a financial advice.Correct: She is a financial advisor.