Advice and advise are pronounced differently but often mixed up in writing, especially because the sound difference is subtle.
Advice is a noun. It's the guidance or suggestion someone gives you. You cannot count it, so there is no "an advice" or "advices."
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Advise is a verb. It's the act of giving that guidance.
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| advice | advise | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of speech | Noun (uncountable) | Verb |
| Sounds like | "ad-VICE," like ice | "ad-VISE," like eyes |
| Simple test | "a piece of advice" | "I advise you to..." |
Advice is the noun, the thing you receive. Advise is the verb, the act of giving it.
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