Advice vs Advise: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
The word "advice" is used as a noun, while "advise" is used as a verb.
Memory Tip: advice = noun, advise = verb
advice ends with /s/ sound, advise ends with /z/ sound
advice /ədˈvaɪs/
nounAdvice is help or suggestions for what to do.
Example:
I asked my teacher for advice on how to improve my English.
Common patterns:
give advice
ask for advice
advise
verbTo advise means to give someone suggestions about what they should do.
Example:
The doctor will advise you to drink more water if you feel tired.
Common patterns:
advise someone to do something
advise against something
seek advice
Common Mistakes
She gave me some good advise on how to improve my writing.
She gave me some good advice on how to improve my writing.
The word 'advice' is a noun and is used to refer to the suggestions or recommendations given.
I would advice you to check the weather before leaving.
I would advise you to check the weather before leaving.
The word 'advise' is a verb and is used when suggesting or recommending something to someone.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. I asked my teacher for ____ on how to improve my English.
2. The doctor will ____ you to drink more water if you feel tired.
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