Nick's Guide to Great Writing!

This material is on nuances, and shades of gray. While it is included in the writing section of my homepage, it is useful for speakers and general students of English, both native and non-native learners of English vocabulary.

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Advice and advise

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Explanation, discussion and example(s):

Advice and advise are two words that even cause problems for native speakers. The first is a noun, the second a verb. In speech, the pronunciation is a little different and can sometimes pass unnoted, but in writing, I advise you to be especially careful.

Please study the following for meanings and examples:

Advice (noun) counsel, guidance, or information
Could you please give me your advice?	Kibitzers often offer unwanted advice.
The counselor gave the student some good advice about which university to attend in the fall.
Advise (verb) to give or offer counsel, guidance or information
Could you please advise me?		Kibitzers often advise people who do not want their help.
The counselor advised the student about some good universities to attend in the fall.		.

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