What is the difference between advice and advise?

Advice is a noun — a suggestion you give to help someone. Advise is a verb — the act of giving that suggestion.

How do I remember advice vs advise?

If you are talking about a thing (a suggestion), use advi c e. If you are talking about an action, use advi s e.

Do you advise someone or advice someone?

You advise someone (the verb): I advise you to take an umbrella. What you give them is advice (the noun): She gave me good advice.

Level: B1

Advice vs Advise

Advice is a noun and advise is a verb. Practice choosing the right one with the example sentences below.

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Advice – means “a suggestion or guidance” (noun).
He gave me good ______. – advice
I need your ______ about my job. – advice
Thank you for your helpful ______. – advice
Her ______ helped me decide. – advice
May I ask for your ______? – advice
I always listen to my dad’s ______. – advice
She followed her doctor’s ______. – advice
He gave me some great ______. – advice
Can you give me some ______? – advice
Her mother’s ______ was wise. – advice
My teacher’s ______ is always useful. – advice
That was not good ______. – advice
I often ask my friends for ______. – advice
Let me offer you some ______. – advice
She wants ______ about moving abroad. – advice
His ______ helped me a lot. – advice
Please take my ______ seriously. – advice
Can you share your ______ with me? – advice
His father gave him important ______. – advice
My ______ is to study harder. – advice
She thanked him for the ______. – advice
I followed your ______ and succeeded. – advice
He needs some financial ______. – advice
I appreciate your ______. – advice
Can I offer some ______? – advice
His ______ was very helpful. – advice
My mom always gives the best ______. – advice
Will you give me ______? – advice
He ignored my ______. – advice
That’s good ______ for students. – advice
Doctors give ______ to patients. – advice
I asked my teacher for ______. – advice
Your ______ helped me a lot. – advice
Her ______ changed my mind. – advice
Let me give you some ______. – advice
She wrote to her sister for ______. – advice
Never ignore good ______. – advice
Is that your final ______? – advice
I don’t need any ______ now. – advice
I value your ______. – advice
Advise – means “to suggest, to recommend, to give advice” (verb).
Can you ______ me on this problem? – advise
I ______ you to study more. – advise
Doctors often ______ patients to exercise. – advise
He will ______ you about your career. – advise
She wants to ______ her friend. – advise
Please ______ me on what to do. – advise
The lawyer will ______ us soon. – advise
I strongly ______ you to be careful. – advise
She ______d me to see a doctor. – advised
My parents ______ me to save money. – advise
Teachers ______ students to do their homework. – advise
Would you ______ us to go now? – advise
We ______ caution in this area. – advise
He always tries to ______ others. – advise
Who will ______ him about the test? – advise
Could you ______ me, please? – advise
I was ______d not to go outside. – advised
She ______s her friends to be honest. – advises
Can you ______ me where to eat? – advise
The doctor ______d rest after surgery. – advised
I will ______ you when I know more. – advise
We ______ against swimming here. – advise
Parents often ______ their children to be kind. – advise
Did she ______ you to call? – advise
Please ______ me on my project. – advise
She was ______d to rest. – advised
He ______d me to be patient. – advised
I ______ checking the weather. – advise
They ______ caution in traffic. – advise
The teacher will ______ you later. – advise
Can you ______ me which bus to take? – advise
Experts ______ regular exercise. – advise
We were ______d to wait here. – advised
He likes to ______ students. – advise
I ______ you to take notes. – advise
Who will ______ us on this trip? – advise
Please ______ what I should do. – advise
The guide ______d us to start early. – advised
Should I ______ him to go? – advise
The sign ______s caution on the road. – advises

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between advice and advise?: Advice is a noun — a suggestion you give to help someone. Advise is a verb — the act of giving that suggestion.
How do I remember advice vs advise?: If you are talking about a thing (a suggestion), use advice. If you are talking about an action, use advise.
Do you advise someone or advice someone?: You advise someone (the verb): I advise you to take an umbrella. What you give them is advice (the noun): She gave me good advice.