Is crying an abstract noun

Answer 1

The word 'crying' is the present participle of the verb 'to cry'. The present participle of the verb is a gerund (verbal noun), an abstract noun, and an adjective. The noun form 'crying' can be concrete or abstract, depending on use. Example sentences:

Verb: The baby was crying because it was time for his bottle.

Adjective: The crying baby was soon soothed by his mother.

Abstract noun: Crying won't put the milk back in the glass.

Concrete noun: I heard crying coming from his room.

Answer 2

The noun 'cry' is an abstract noun as a word for an urgent appeal or entreaty; a word for a concept.

The noun 'cry' is a concrete noun as a word for a loud call or shout; a distinctive call of a bird or other animal; a spell of weeping; a word for a physical sound or a physical action.

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

Yes