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Why you should never "give advise": common language misstep explained

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 08/10/2024, 10:37
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Give advise or give advice. What's correct?

word choice error

Why do people make this mistake?

People often confuse "advise" and "advice" because they sound similar and have related meanings. "Advise" is a verb meaning to offer suggestions, while "advice" is a noun referring to the suggestions themselves.

What is correct?

The correct phrase is "give advice".

Examples of correct usage

  • She asked me to give advice on her project.
  • Can you give advice on how to improve my resume?
  • Teachers often give advice to students about studying effectively.

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