Premise vs. Premises: Difference and Examples

by Craig Shrives

What Is the Difference between "Premise" and "Premises"?

"Premise" and "premises" are easy lớn confuse because the plural of "premise" ("premises") has another meaning.

"Premise" is a basis for a theory. For example:
"Premises" are land and buildings. For example:

The company moved lớn new premises last year.

More about "Premise" and "Premises"

A "premise" is part of an argument or theory. The plural of "premise" is "premises." This causes confusion because the word "premises" also means land or property.

Premise

The noun "premise" is a term in logic that describes a statement considered lớn be true for the purpose of an argument or theory. For example:

The verb "to premise" means lớn presuppose something.

Example sentences with "premise":

Premises

The noun "premises" describes a house or a building. It usually refers lớn a building that is occupied by a company or an organization.

Example sentences with "premises":

Beware

The plural of the word "premise" is "premises." When you see the word "premises," it should be clear from the context whether it means propositions in an argument or a property.