Confused? It’s not surprising. They sound the same – and they’re practically spelled the same!
Practice: A noun. You can attend practice, have a practice or perform a practice.
- Cricket practice was held in the warehouse after work.
- The legal practice welcomed new clients daily.
- The new building promotes sustainable design practices.
Practise: A verb (doing word). Used less commonly than practice.
- The music teacher practises her vocal projection at least twice a week.
Used together:
- The basketball players practise three-pointers at every practice session.