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Ticce Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Advice - uncountble or not
I thought that "ADVICE" is an uncountable noun. But I see it used in a plural form - ADVICES.
Recent diplomatic advices have been ominous.
Is it ok to use it in pl.?
Recent diplomatic advices have been ominous.
Is it ok to use it in pl.?
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Recent diplomatic advices have been ominous. I have the same reaction as you, although I think I may have heard it on rare occasions. I'll see if I can find anything.
- Recent diplomatic advices have been ominous.
- I have the same reaction as you, although I think I may have heard it on rare occasions.
- I'll see if I can find anything.
- Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (online) lists only Uncountable.
- Hmmm.
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Recent diplomatic advices have been ominous.
I have the same reaction as you, although I think I may have heard it on rare occasions.
I'll see if I can find anything.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (online) lists only Uncountable.
Hmmm. My own American Heritage Dictionary gives a second definit
I have the same reaction as you, although I think I may have heard it on rare occasions.
I'll see if I can find anything.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (online) lists only Uncountable.
Hmmm. My own American Heritage Dictionary gives a second definit
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