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Advert

Verb / ˈædvɜ:t / Another word for advert — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Advert means an advertisement, which is a notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.

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Common collocations

  • place an advert
  • run an advert
  • see an advert
  • respond to an advert
  • local advert
  • newspaper advert
  • online advert
  • job advert

Word family

adjective advertising

Usage note

Advert is a common abbreviation for advertisement, particularly in British English. While widely understood, 'advertisement' is the more formal term.

Example sentences

  1. I need to place an advert for my lost dog.
  2. The company's latest advert was very creative.
  3. I saw an advert for a sale at the store.
  4. The advert in the newspaper caught my attention.
  5. The advert on the bus was hard to miss.

Quotes

  • The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time. - Thomas Jefferson
  • Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don't have for something they don't need. - Will Rogers
  • Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does. - Steuart Henderson Britt

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