Advice vs. Advise: Don’t Get Them Confused!2025.08.26

Have you ever heard someone say, “Can you provide me an advise?”

Or perhaps you have read this sentence: “My teacher advices me to study more.”

>>> Something is wrong, isn’t it? That is because advice and advise are similar to look at, nearly the same to say, but very different in English. Let’s put this to rest once and for all!

1. Advice (with a “C”) – the thing you give or receive

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A suggestion, recommendation, or guidance.

✅ Correct examples:

My mom always gives me good advice.

One piece of advice: never study on an empty stomach!

❌ Wrong:

Can you give me an advise?

>>> It should be: Can you give me some advice?

2. Advise (with an “S”) – the action you do

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: To suggest or recommend something.

✅ Right examples:

I always recommend my friends to sleep early in exams.

The doctor recommended me to drink more water.

❌ Wrong:

She gave me a good advise.

>>> Should be: She gave me good advice.

Final Tip 🌟

If you’re confused, just ask yourself:

Am I talking about the thing (noun)? → advice

Am I talking about the action (verb)? → advise

And remember: even native speakers mix them up sometimes, but now you know the secret!

👉 What about you? What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Share it in the comments below!