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.
The word "progress" is an abstract noun. It refers to the concept of advancement or improvement in various contexts, such as personal growth, societal development, or technological innovation, rather than a physical object that can be touched or seen. Abstract nouns represent ideas, qualities, or states rather than tangible things.
"Eager" is not a noun; it is an adjective that describes a strong desire or enthusiasm for something. However, if you are referring to the noun form "eagerness," that would be considered an abstract noun, as it represents a quality or state of being rather than a tangible object.
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.
Yes, "trouble" is an abstract noun. Abstract nouns refer to concepts, ideas, or qualities that cannot be perceived through the five senses, and "trouble" represents a state of distress or difficulty rather than a tangible object. It denotes an experience or feeling rather than something that can be physically touched or seen.
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
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
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).
Truth is an abstract noun, as it represents a concept or idea rather than a physical object that can be counted.
The noun 'noun' is an abstract noun, a word for a concept.
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."
The noun 'kindness' is a singular, common, abstract noun.
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.
No. Dealer is a noun (a person). Used with another noun (dealer discount, dealer incentives), it is a noun adjunct rather than an adjective.