Practice vs. Practise: What’s the Difference?

These two forms confuse many learners, but the rule is simple:

Practice → ✔ noun (UK/US) + verb (US) Practise → ✔ verb only (UK)

If you write American English, you never use “practise.”
If you write British English, you use both depending on noun vs. verb.

1. Practice (Noun in UK/US; Verb in US)

Meaning

As a noun, “practice” means:

• training
• repetition
• a professional business (doctor’s practice)
• routine or habit

As a verb in American English, “to practice” means:

• to train
• to improve skills
• to repeat for learning

Examples (10 total — mix of noun & US verb)

1. I need more practice before the exam.
2. The doctor opened a new medical practice.
3. Good writing comes with practice.
4. He practices piano every day.
5. They practiced for the concert all week.
6. Her practice focuses on family law.
7. Daily practice will help you improve.
8. We practiced the speech together.
9. The team needs extra practice today.
10. He practices mindfulness every morning.

🧠 Tip:
If you're writing American English → always use practice.

2. Practise (Verb Only in UK English)

Meaning

In British English, “practise” is the verb form of “practice.”

Examples (10 total — UK verb)

1. She practises singing every evening.
2. He practised driving before the test.
3. They practised their lines for the play.
4. You need to practise more often.
5. We practised speaking English together.
6. He practises law in London.
7. She practised her presentation twice.
8. They practised the dance routine.
9. I practised with the team yesterday.
10. He practises meditation daily.

🧠 Tip:
British English → noun = practice, verb = practise.

3. Quick Comparison Table

4. How to Remember

👉 In British English:

• C = noun → practice
• S = verb → practise

👉 In American English:

• Practice does everything: noun + verb

Memory trick:
British has two forms; American has one.

5. Common Mistakes

❌ Using “practise” in American writing
✔ US English never uses “practise”

❌ Using “practice” as a verb in British exams
✔ UK verb = practise

❌ Thinking they mean different things
✔ Same meaning — different spelling rules

Writing More Naturally

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FAQs

1. Is “practise” wrong in the U.S.?

Yes — it isn’t used in American English.

2. Do both forms mean the same thing?

Yes — only the spelling changes.

3. Is “practice” always a noun in British English?

Yes — practice (noun), practise (verb).

4. Which should I use on a resume?

If applying internationally, prefer practice, the more widely recognized spelling.

Practice: Choose the Correct Word

(Based on British English rules.)

1. I need more __________ before the performance.
2. She __________ piano every day.
3. He opened a dental __________ in town.
4. We __________ our lines yesterday.
5. Good __________ leads to improvement.

Answers

1. practice
2. practises
3. practice
4. practised
5. practice