Have you ever come across someone who mixes up the words advise and advice wrongly? Have you have heard someone who uses these words incorrectly that may lead to an unwanted miscommunication? Do you still find it difficult or confusing to differentiate these words?
Every word has its own meaning and function, even the words that are almost identical. It may be fatal if you misuse a word, both in your conversations or written documents. 💬📄
So, what is the difference between advise and advice?
No worries! As always, we got you covered! 😊👍
According to Dictionary.com:
📌Advise
Advise is a VERB.
Meaning: “to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following.”
📌Advice
Advice is a NOUN.
Meaning: “an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.”
Some of the confusion surrounding these terms may be attributable to the subtle spelling differences, particularly when it comes to the use of the letter C versus the letter S (between British and American English). 🇬🇧🇺🇸
For instance, in British English, the words practice and practise are different parts of speech (noun and verb, respectively).
Meanwhile, in American English, the word practice doubles as both a noun and a verb.
How do you use advise and advice in a sentence? ❓
Thankfully, regardless of the variety of English you’re dealing with, advice is always a NOUN and advise is always a VERB.
Examples:
She advised him not to smoke.
I asked Tom what he’d advise.
You’ve done this before, please give me your advice.
I need your advice on which car to buy.
We hope we were able to explain to you about the words advise and advice clearly. It takes a lot of practice and dedication to excel in English grammar. Never stop practicing! 👍💪✊
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