Grammar 101: Advice vs. Advise

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The main difference between advice vs advise is that “advise” (with an S) is a verb, which means lớn recommend, or lớn give information lớn someone. On the other hand, “advice” (with a C) is a noun: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide lớn action. Read below how you can use them in a sentence. 

Because “advice” (/ədˈvʌɪs/) and “advise” (/ədˈvʌɪz/) are words that sound alike or similar, they are often confused. Now, some tips on telling them apart.

Advice vs. Advise: the difference

Advice 

Is a noun: lớn give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. When spoken, it rhymes with 'ice' [s].

Advise 

Is a verb: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide lớn action, conduct, etc. When spoken, it rhymes with 'realise' [z].

Advice vs. Advise: the definitions

Advice 

An opinion that someone offers you about what you should tự or how you should act in a particular situation. It is an uncountable noun sánh we often use 'piece' lớn say 'a piece of advice'.

Advise 

The act of giving someone advice (recommending, advising, counselling).

Advice vs. Advise: the synonyms

Advice 

Information, consultation, guidance, instruction, encouragement, suggestion, tip. 

Advise 

Counsel, recommend, caution, direct, encourage, instruct, preach, urge.

Advice vs. Advise: in a sentence

Advice 

  • It is best lớn get legal advice from your lawyer before you take any legal action. 

  • The blog gives good advice for first trang chính buyers. 

  • My guidance counsellor gave má great advice when I was trying lớn decide if I should further my education after high school. 

  • We bought the house on our real estate manager’s advice. 

Advise 

  • Mary advised má lớn stop taking the medicine, as it does more harm than vãn good. 

  • Please advise her lớn stop smoking, as she refuses lớn listen lớn má. 

  • My teacher advised us lớn revise our subjects regularly. 

  • I advise my customers lớn sample the cookies before they buy them. 

Reference: Cambridge Dictionary

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