No, the word 'rather' is an adverb, a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Examples:
He would rather order his own meal. (modifies the verb 'order')
That is a rather bold statement. (modifies the adjective 'bold')
A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.
A predicate noun (also called a predicate nominative) is part of the predicate of a sentence rather than being the subject. A predicate noun follows a linking verb. The predicate noun is used to tell what the subject is, was, became, look, seem, etc.Jason is my cousin.Lucy's favorite color is yellow.When we were kids, we were called The Moppets.
No. The word "elevator" can be a noun ("Get on the elevator!") or more rarely an adjective ("Check out my new elevator shoes.") *uses such as elevator shoes or elevator shaft may be considered a noun adjunct rather than an adjective
The word "treason" is considered an abstract noun. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, concepts, or emotions that cannot be perceived by the five senses. In this case, "treason" represents the betrayal of one's country or allegiance, which is a concept rather than a physical object.
Yes, maturity is considered an abstract noun. Abstract nouns refer to concepts, qualities, or conditions that cannot be perceived by the five senses. Maturity is a state of being mentally and emotionally developed, which makes it an abstract concept rather than a tangible object.
"Property" is an abstract noun because it refers to the concept of ownership or rights associated with something, rather than a tangible, physical object. While it can relate to concrete items (like a house or land), the term itself embodies the idea of possession and entitlement.
Rather is an adverb
Quoll is a common noun, rather than a proper noun.
The word many, when used as a noun, is an abstract noun, a word for a concept rather than a specific number. The noun many is a plural noun.
No, it is a noun. If used with another noun in a phrase (e.g. drama critic), it is a noun adjunct rather than an adjective.
a common noun
Truth is an abstract noun, as it represents a concept or idea rather than a physical object that can be counted.
No, it is a noun. It may be used with another noun as a noun adjunct rather than an adjective (such as lottery ticket, lottery winnings).
The noun 'noun' is an abstract noun, a word for a concept.
The noun 'kindness' is a singular, common, abstract noun.
No. Tea is a drink, and its name is a noun. When the noun tea is used with another noun, it is called a noun adjunct, rather than an adjective, as in the terms "tea party" or "tea break."
No. Dealer is a noun (a person). Used with another noun (dealer discount, dealer incentives), it is a noun adjunct rather than an adjective.
No, it is a noun (a genre or classification). When used with another noun (e.g. category listings), it is functioning as a noun adjunct, rather than an adjective.