# Let's learn some English #5: Advice/Advise and Compliment/Complement https://www.onlinedissertationwriting.co.uk/images/data/image_upload/1488353611confusing-words.png [Image Source](https://www.onlinedissertationwriting.co.uk/images/data/image_upload/1488353611confusing-words.png) Today we will be focusing on two sets of confusing words: 1. Advice/Advise 2. Compliment/Complement # Do you know the difference between advice/advise? http://www.wordzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/advice-vs.-advise.jpg [Image Source](http://www.wordzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/advice-vs.-advise.jpg) ## Let's look at advise. Advise is according to the Cambridge Dictionary a verb. It means providing another individual with suggestions on the best course of action. Eg. I advise you to rather use your blue pencil than your green one. ## Let's look at advice. Advice is a noun. It is the opinion or recommendation given to the person on a specific matter. Eg. Thank you, I will act on your advice. https://www.chiangraitimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/11756492_1613288952292317_355157412_n.jpg [Image Source](https://www.chiangraitimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/11756492_1613288952292317_355157412_n.jpg) ## Video about advice/advise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFaUl4dIVu4 [Video Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFaUl4dIVu4) # Do you know the difference between compliment/complement? https://writingexplained.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/compliments-vs-complements.jpg [Image Source](https://writingexplained.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/compliments-vs-complements.jpg) ## Let's take a look at compliment Compliment means giving a polite expression of praise or admiration http://www.dreams.metroeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dreams.metroeve_compliment-dreams-meaning.jpg [Image Source](http://www.dreams.metroeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dreams.metroeve_compliment-dreams-meaning.jpg) Eg. You are an amazing runner. ## Let's look at complement. Complement is a word or a group of words that completes the meaning of a verb. Like when different tastes of food works together, the complement each other, or when the color of a dress and necklace works together, the complement each other. Eg. I went to the shop today to find something that works with this piece of veal. It took me quite sometime but I think I finally found spices, a sauce and some sides that would definitely complement the veal. ## Video about compliment vs. complement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1HOPsgPnNI [Video Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1HOPsgPnNI) ## Here is a picture that shows the difference between compliment and complement the best, http://ieltsresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/complement-vs-compliment.jpg [Image Source](http://ieltsresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/complement-vs-compliment.jpg) # Conclusion I know that these two words might seem totally insignificant but even the smallest of letters can change the meaning of the words. Like the s/c in advise or advice and the i/e in complement or compliment. Make sure that when you use any of these variations that you use it correctly. https://media.giphy.com/media/uFmJXCWRvDMBC8XV9D/giphy.gif Created by Giphy <center>[](https://steemit.com/created/teamsouthafrica) <i>Team South Africa banner designed by @bearone</i></center> https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/-ZJQRwodI607J8WyWuw-46yI2EpEXno3yuw7H_B0Zig/https/cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/453577536413237258/453590947372990464/logo12.png?width=300&height=300 GIF 
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