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Abstract nouns are words for things that can't be experienced by any of the five senses; they can't be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. Abstract nouns are things that are known, learned, understood, believed, or felt emotionally.

Example sentences (abstract nouns in bold):

  • The force needed to open the jar was beyond my capacity.
  • My thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
  • The chill in the air caused some discomfort.
  • The fear and the thrill of the ride are in equal proportions.
  • I haven't given up hope.
  • Love is joy for some and pain for others.
  • Some fun was our goal, a mess was the result.
  • You have lost my trust.
  • Our friendshipgoes back many years.
  • You need a sense of humorto work here.
  • It was a pleasureto meet your family.
  • With a little effort, kindness can become a habit.
  • You have the ability to do well in school.
  • Her courage was admirable for such a young person.
  • Far too often we let desire cloud our reason.
  • Modern technology is a result of centuries of technical evolution.
  • Education is a great good.
  • I have no excuse but laziness, not a good excuse but an honest one.
  • Everyone heard about her grievance over shift assignments.
  • Her jealousy leads her to do things that cause her regret.
  • What luck, when I gave up my seat on the flight, they changed my ticket to first class.
  • Yes, honesty is the best policy if you want people to believe in you.
  • I had a great idea for our script.
  • He has set the standard for incompetence on the job.
  • I bought my own TV for the freedom to watch what I want.
  • The anticipation was reaching an intensity.
  • I had this great idea for our vacation.
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