Take a look at this sentence:
I advice/advise you to stop procrastinating.
What is the correct word here - 'advice' or advise'?
Rule: Advice" is a noun and it means a recommendation about behavior of some kind. It's last consonant sound is "sss."
"Advise" is a verb and it means the act of giving a recommendation. It's last consonant sound is "zzz."
So the correct word in the sentence above will be 'advise' since you are giving a recommendation.
Here are some more examples:
I advice/advise you to stop procrastinating.
What is the correct word here - 'advice' or advise'?
Rule: Advice" is a noun and it means a recommendation about behavior of some kind. It's last consonant sound is "sss."
"Advise" is a verb and it means the act of giving a recommendation. It's last consonant sound is "zzz."
So the correct word in the sentence above will be 'advise' since you are giving a recommendation.
Here are some more examples:
- John did not listen to my advice.
- The Board advised the CEO to resign.
- The disciple went to the priest for advice.
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