Advice vs. Advise (A Carla Writing Tip)
Published on November 4, 2014
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I realized I hadn't written a writing tip for a while, so. . . here we go with a quick one!
These definitions are for AMERICAN ENGLISH. I'm not sure of the correct spellings for these two words in British English or anywhere else in the world. Thought I'd say that up front before y'all jump on me about how I'm not speaking for everyone. :)
Advice
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Advice is a noun. You give advice. You take advice. Well, at least some of you do.
Merriam-Webster Online defines advice as: recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct.
Advise
Advise is a verb. Some of us advise others here at Wealthy Affiliate. Those people, in turn, advise others. To give advice.
Merriam-Webster Online defines advise as: to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone)
So There You Have It
It's a very small change, a "c" or an "s." but it does make a difference. I think this may be one of the things you have to commit to memory. Give it a shot!
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