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A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.
An abstract noun a word for something that can't be experienced by any of the five physical senses; something that can't be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. An abstract noun is a word for something that is known, learned, thought, understood, or felt emotionally.
Some examples of abstract nouns are: hope, justice, terror, yesterday, education.
Some nouns are both abstract and concrete.
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The noun edge is a concrete or an abstract noun, depending on use.
Concrete: The sharp side of a blade or a tool; the outside perimeter of a thing; a word for a physical thing.
Abstract: as a word for an advantage; a word for a concept.
The noun football is a concrete or an abstract noun, depending on use.
Concrete: A ball used in the game of football; a physical object.
Abstract: The game of football; a combination of people, rules, equipment, action, etc. that make up the game or sport; an abstract concept.
Some concrete nouns can be used as an abstract idea.
For example, the noun 'road' is a concrete noun, a word for a physical thing, but can be used in an abstract context, for example in the expression 'the road to ruin', the road is not a physical road, it's an idea for a direction or route.
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Do abstract nouns have a plural form?
Yes, most abstract nouns do have a plural form; for example:hope - hopesfashion - fashionsidea - ideasfreedom - freedomsfear - fearsSome abstract nouns rarely, if ever, need a plural form, for example:the rich or the poorindependencecourageousnessagility
Do abstract nouns usually have a plural form?
Yes, most abstract nouns do have a plural form; for example:hope - hopesfashion - fashionsidea - ideasfreedom - freedomsfear - fearsSome abstract nouns rarely, if ever, need a plural form, for example:the rich or the poorindependencecourageousnessagility
Is years an abstract noun?
Yes, the noun 'year' is an abstract noun, a word for a period of time. All nouns for time are abstract nouns, time is a concept.
Are months abstract noun?
Yes, the nouns for the months are abstract nouns as words for a specific time periods. Any noun for time is an abstract noun, time is a concept.
Can a noun be an abstract noun?
Yes, an abstract noun is a type of noun.The types of nouns are:singular nounsplural nounscommon nounsproper nounsconcrete nounsabstract nounscount nouns (nouns that have a singular and a plural form)uncountable nouns (mass nouns)compound nounsgerundspossessive nounscollective nounsmaterial nounsattributive nouns
Are the days of the week and the months of the year abstract nouns?
Yes, the days of the week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc.) are abstract nouns.All nouns for time are abstract nouns (moment, minute, week, century, etc.) because time is a concept.
Is -ry a suffix?
Yes, "-ry" is a suffix that is often added to nouns to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. For example, "misery" is derived from "miserable."
Is kangaroo an abstract nouns?
yes
Weigh in abstract nouns?
Yes
Is thanksgiving an abstract noun?
Yes, all nouns for periods of time are abstract nouns. Time, the name of a day or a holiday are concepts.
Is generosity an abstract nouns?
Yes, generosity is an abstract noun.Yes, generosity is an abstract noun.
Is jealousy a common noun?
Yes, the noun jealousy is an abstract noun, a word for an emotion.One can't actually touch it or see it; one can only see its effects.
