if I see advice spelt 'advise' one more time in a thread title I will jump off a tall building onto your OTA ARRRRGGGGGGGGGGG STOP IT
pleaaassseeee stop it c..a ..n..t t..a..k..e i..t a..n..y..m..o..re
I have lost count of how many times I have seen this word missused in thread titles in this fine forum - must number in the hundreds now, please, please, please, the word is advice -
unless you phrase the question differently ie. could someone advise me on such and such .. otherwise its advice
its a little thing - but too me it has become like fingernails on a blackboard
from
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...=CALD&key=1237
'Definition
advice
noun [U]
an opinion which someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation:
Steven gave me some good advice.
I think I'll take your advice (= do what you suggest) and get the green dress.
Can I give you a piece of advice?
I need some advice on which computer to buy.
[+ to infinitive] My advice is to go by train.
We went to Paris on Sarah's advice.
NOTE: Do not confuse with the verb, advise.'
'advise
verb
1 [I or T] to give someone advice:
[+ to infinitive] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.
His doctor advised him against smoking.
I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.
[+ that] They're advising that children be kept out of the sun altogether.
[+ ing form of verb] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.
[+ question word] She advised us when to come.
She advises the President (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy.
You would be well-advised to (= It would be wise for you to) have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.
NOTE: Do not confuse with the noun, advice.'
cheers
from the 'pedantics have a point society'
