Hypochondria: The Impossible Illness. For millions, a cough is not merely a cough; itâs a drumroll of death, and no amount of diagnostic assurance can convince them otherwise. But the crosstalk between mind and body is such that we may all have a bit of the hypochondriac within. By Jeff Pearlman, published on January 1, 2010 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016.
Advise is a verb, and advice is a noun. So advice is what is given, while the act of giving advice is called advising (or to advise).
It means a suggestion for a beneficial course of action. Advise is a verb. It means to give advice. There is often confusion over the words advice and advise. The word advice is a noun meaning a suggestion for a beneficial course of action. (Advice rhymes with mice.) Examples: Take my advice.