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An abstract noun is a word for something that can't be experienced by any of the five senses; it can't be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. An abstract noun is a word for something learned, known, understood, thought, or felt emotionally.
Examples are:
- abhorrence
- ability
- abstinence
- acceptance
- accident
- accomplishment
- achievement
- acrimony
- adoration
- adventure
- affection
- agility
- agreement
- altruism
- amazement
- ambiance
- ambiguity
- ambition
- amnesia
- anger
- annoyance
- answer
- antipathy
- anxiety
- apathy
- apprehension
- ardor
- artistry
- attachment
- avarice
- aversion
- awe
- beauty
- beggary
- belief
- benevolence
- bliss
- boldness
- boredom
- bravery
- burden
- calm
- care
- carelessness
- caution
- chaos
- character
- charisma
- charity
- cheerfulness
- childhood
- cleverness
- coldness
- comfort
- communication
- contempt
- courage
- creativity
- crime
- criminality
- danger
- day
- death
- deceit
- defeat
- delight
- democracy
- demon
- dependence
- depression
- desire
- despair
- desperation
- destination
- determination
- detestation
- devotion
- dignity
- disappointment
- disbelief
- discipline
- discord
- disgust
- dislike
- distaste
- dogma
- drama
- dread
- dream
- drudgery
- duplicity
- duty
- dynasty
- eagerness
- earnestness
- ease
- eccentricity
- ecstasy
- education
- effort
- ego
- elation
- elegance
- eloquence
- emotion
- empathy
- empire
- encouragement
- enhancement
- enjoyment
- enlightenment
- enmity
- ennui
- enthusiasm
- envy
- error
- euphoria
- eventuality
- evil
- evolution
- excellence
- excitement
- exertion
- exhilaration
- extremism
- exuberance
- faith
- fake
- fame
- fashion
- fate
- favor
- favoritism
- fear
- feat
- feeling
- feelings
- felicity
- final
- finality
- foible
- fondness
- foolishness
- force
- forgiveness
- formality
- fortitude
- fortune
- freedom
- friendliness
- friendship
- fright
- frivolity
- frugality
- frustration
- fun
- fury
- future
- gallantry
- genealogy
- generosity
- genius
- gentility
- gentleness
- gladness
- glee
- gluttony
- goal
- good
- goodness
- goodwill
- gossip
- grace
- gratitude
- greatness
- greed
- grief
- grievance
- guile
- guilt
- gullibility
- gumption
- habit
- happiness
- harm
- hate
- hatred
- health
- heaven
- help
- helpfulness
- hero
- heroism
- hint
- hobby
- home
- honesty
- honor, honour
- hope
- Horror
- humanity
- humility
- humor, humour
- hurt
- hype
- icon
- id
- idea
- identity
- idiosyncrasy
- idolatry
- ignorance
- imagery
- imagination
- imitation
- immaturity
- implausibility
- importance
- impropriety
- impulse
- impulsiveness
- inclination
- independence
- indignity
- infancy
- infinity
- ingenuity
- initiation
- inquest
- insanity
- insincerity
- insolence
- insult
- integrity
- intimacy
- ire
- irritation
- jealousy
- jeopardy
- jinx
- job
- jocularity
- joke
- journalism
- joy
- jubilation
- justice
- justification
- keenness
- keepsake
- ken
- killer
- kin
- kind
- kindness
- knowledge
- launch
- laziness
- legacy
- legality
- legend
- lesson
- lethargy
- leverage
- liability
- liberty
- life
- likeliness
- limitation
- loan
- loathing
- loathsomeness
- loneliness
- loot
- loss
- love
- lovliness
- luck
- lunch
- lust
- luxury
- magnetism
- manners
- master
- matrimony
- matter
- maturity
- meaning
- meanness
- melancholy
- memory
- mercy
- mess
- method
- might
- miser
- misery
- mission
- mode
- moment
- monarchy
- monotony
- mood
- moral
- morale
- morality
- morals
- mortal
- mortality
- motive
- muddle
- mystery
- naivety
- nation
- nationalism
- necessity
- need
- neediness
- negotiation
- nonchalance
- normalcy
- notion
- novelty
- oath
- objectivity
- obligation
- oblivion
- obsolescence
- occasion
- odium
- omen
- omission
- openness
- opinion
- opportunity
- optimism
- option
- origin
- original
- outrage
- pacifism
- panacea
- panache
- panoply
- paradise
- parody
- partiality
- passion
- pathos
- patience
- patriotism
- peace
- penalty
- persuasion
- pessimism
- pity
- pizzazz
- pleasure
- poverty
- power
- predilection
- prejudice
- pride
- priority
- problem
- promise
- promotion
- proof
- Propaganda
- propensity
- propinquity
- propriety
- prosperity
- protest
- prudence
- punctuality
- punishment
- purity
- purpose
- quaintness
- quality
- qualm
- quandary
- question
- quickness
- quirk
- quitter
- quiz
- rage
- randomness
- rapture
- rationale
- reason
- recklessness
- reckoning
- refinement
- refreshment
- regard
- reject
- rejection
- relentlessness
- religion
- remorse
- remorsefulness
- remorselessness
- reputation
- resilience
- resolution
- resource
- respect
- revision
- revulsion
- right
- risk
- ritual
- royalty
- rudiment
- rumor
- ruse
- ruthlessness
- sacrifice
- sadness
- safety
- sale
- sameness
- sanity
- savagery
- savvy
- scarcity
- scare
- schism
- science
- secret
- sensationalism
- sense
- sensibility
- sensitivity
- sentiment
- shrewdness
- sin
- sincerity
- skepticism
- sloth
- solicitude
- sorrow
- specialty
- spiel
- spirit
- sport
- spunk
- stealth
- strength
- stubbornness
- success
- succor
- superiority
- sympathy
- synergy
- tale
- talent
- temper
- temptation
- tendency
- theory
- thoroughness
- thought
- thoughtfulness
- thoughtlessness
- thrill
- tidiness
- timidity
- today
- tolerance
- tomorrow
- torment
- torture
- tragedy
- trouble
- trust
- truth
- tumult
- ugliness
- understanding
- uneasiness
- unification
- union
- unity
- unrest
- urge
- urgency
- use
- utility
- vacation
- vacillation
- validity
- valor
- value
- vehemence
- venality
- vengeance
- venture
- venue
- vexation
- vigor
- vow
- wage
- wager
- wakefulness
- wanderlust
- want
- wantonness
- war
- weakness
- wealth
- welcome
- well-being
- wellness
- wherewithal
- will
- will-power
- willfulness
- willingness
- wistfulness
- wit
- woe
- wonder
- work
- worship
- worth
- wrath
- xenophobia
- year
- yearning
- yesterday
- yesteryear
- yonder
- zeal
- zealousness
- zest
- zip
- zoology
- zymurgy
*Note that some abstract nouns are also used for tangible items (e.g. agreement for a document, demon for a fictional supernatural entity, lesson and quiz for educational documents). The word "justice" can be used for a person (a judge) and the word "keepsake" normally refers to a physical object.
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Is thanksgiving an abstract noun?
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Are all abstract nouns uncountable with examples?
No, not all abstract nouns are uncountable. Some examples of countable abstract nouns are:an agreement; a number of agreementsan idea; a lot of ideasa lie; too many liesmy life; the lives of othersan opinion; a lot of opinionsa question; a few questionsThe most common abstract nouns that are uncountable are nouns for concepts and gerunds (verbal nouns). Some examples are:educationinformationknowledgeplayingrunningskating
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.
Abstract nouns with m and a?
Some abstract nouns with M and A are:ambiguityanimositycamaraderiedemocracydramagrammarimaginationlimitationmagicmanners
What is a list of abstract nouns for d?
Examples of abstract nouns that start with D are:dangerdaredestinydignitydiplomacydismissaldoomdramadreaddreamdrudgeryduty
What are all the nouns?
The types of nouns are: Singular or plural nouns Common or proper nouns Concrete or abstract nouns Possessive nouns Collective nouns Compound nouns
How can you list 5 things that common nouns name idea?
Examples of common nouns for ideas (abstract nouns) are:arithmeticbeliefcouragedangereducation
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.
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 year a concrete or abstract noun?
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.
Is the word year an abstract or concrete noun?
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 all abstract nouns uncountable with examples?
No, not all abstract nouns are uncountable. Some examples of countable abstract nouns are:an agreement; a number of agreementsan idea; a lot of ideasa lie; too many liesmy life; the lives of othersan opinion; a lot of opinionsa question; a few questionsThe most common abstract nouns that are uncountable are nouns for concepts and gerunds (verbal nouns). Some examples are:educationinformationknowledgeplayingrunningskating
What are two abstract nouns and two concrete nouns?
Abstract nouns:educationtroubleConcrete nouns: elevatortree
Is the word month an abstract noun?
Yes, the plural noun 'months' is an abstract noun, a word for the 12 divisions of the year. All nouns for periods of time (days, months, years, etc.) are abstract nouns. Time is a concept.
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 year a concrete noun?
No, 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.
