Let's learn words that are sometimes difficult. Students, when can I use practise and practice?
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In Uk English, "practice" is a noun and "practise" is a verb.
British: Practise is a verb(doing word) and practice is a noun(naming word). American: only uses the word 'practice' so context matters.
In British English practise is a verb but in American English there is only "practice" with c , mostly people are spelling practice with c as a noun as well as for verb if you type practise you can see a syntax error so it's better to write it with c
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- SavannahNative American English
The spelling varies based on whether you're writing in UK or US English. 🇬🇧 ONLY in UK English "practice" is the noun and "practise" is the verb. 🇺🇸 Meanwhile, in American English "practice" is used as both... *You will never see the word "practise" with an S in the US.
You should use practise when you're using the verb (that is, the 'doing' word), and practice for the noun (or 'thing' word).
Practice - Used as an uncountable noun, Practice involves doing something regularly in order to improve your ability at it. e.g. Your cooking skills will get better with practice. Practise - If you practise something, you do it or take part in it regularly. e.g. I had been practicing that recipe for months.
- Sivuyile Bianca NtsongeA certified ESL teacher. Book and learn English like a PRO, join my class.
Practice is a thing and Practise is an action for example my teammates went to practise for a soccer match or you need to practise your maths everyday.
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