advice
noun
a suggestion or recommendation
“My tutor gave me good advice.”
Easily mixed meanings
advice vs advise
Advice is the noun (the suggestion you get); advise is the verb (the act of giving it).
advise
verb
to recommend or counsel
“My tutor advised me to start early.”
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Questions about advice vs advise
What is the difference between advice and advise?
Advice is the noun (the suggestion you get); advise is the verb (the act of giving it).
How do I remember advice vs advise?
Advice ends in "ice" like a thing you can hold; advise ends in "ise" like a verb such as "revise". The noun rhymes with "nice", the verb with "prize".
Are there exceptions?
Advice is uncountable: say "a piece of advice" or "some advice", never "an advice" or "advices".
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