advice
nounan opinion about what someone should do
Advice is a thing, like ice.
Advice vs advise
One letter, one job. A c-word is a thing. An s-word is an action.
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Quick answer
Advice is a noun: the help you give. Advise is a verb: to give that help.
advise
verbto tell someone what you think they should do
Advise is an action, like say.
The difference at a glance
| Word | Type | Means | Example | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| advice | noun | an opinion about what someone should do | Can I ask you for some advice? | |
| advise | verb | to tell someone what you think they should do | I advise you to book early. |
See each one in a sentence
noun
advice
Examples
Can I ask you for some advice?
That's very good advice.
Common mistake
Not: She gave me some good advise.
Say: She gave me some good advice.
The help itself is a noun: advice.
verb
advise
Examples
I advise you to book early.
The doctor advised her to rest.
Common mistake
Not: I advice you to wait.
Say: I advise you to wait.
The action of giving advice is advise.
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Fill the gap
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