March 22, 2002, Newsletter Issue #68: Commonly Confused Words

Tip of the Week

This week`s tip is "advice" vs. "advise," which I frequently see misused. Here is the correct usage:

Advice (noun): Information; recommendation.

Advise (verb): To recommend; to give counsel.

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