“Can you advice me on which database to use?”
Confusables Entry 30 / 1605 60-second read
Advice vs. Advise
The recommendation itself versus the act of giving it.
The comparisoni
“Can you advise me on which database to use?”
More examplesii
01
I took his advise and optimized the query.
I took his advice and optimized the query.
02
The consultant will advice us on the migration.
The consultant will advise us on the migration.
The ruleiii
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ADVICE = the noun (the suggestion).
They are closely related in meaning and only differ by one letter, but their pronunciation is distinct: 'advice' ends in an 's' sound, while 'advise' ends in a 'z' sound.
Memory aidiv
Remember it like this
AdviCe is a noun (like the word 'Ice'). AdviSe is a verb (like the word 'uSe').
Quick duel 3 questions · ~30 seconds
Which is right?