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Advise vs. Advice

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Advise and advice look similar, but they are different parts of speech and cannot be used interchangeably.

Advice

Advice (with a soft “s” sound) is a noun. It means a suggestion, recommendation, or guidance.

  • She gave me great advice about studying.
  • Let me give you some advice.
  • His advice helped me make the right decision.

Advise

Advise (with a “z” sound) is a verb. It means to give someone advice.

  • The doctor advised him to rest.
  • Can you advise me on this problem?
  • They advise clients about financial planning.

💡 Tip

  • Advice = noun → a thing you receive.
  • Advise = verb → an action someone does.
  • If you can replace the word with “suggest,” you need the verb advise.

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