An abstract noun is a word for something that can't be experienced by any of the five physical senses; something that can't be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. An abstract noun is a word for something that is known, learned, thought, understood, or felt emotionally.
All nouns (abstract or common) are used as the subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition.
EXAMPLES
subject of the sentence: My educationis very important to me.
subject of the clause: The new procedure, an idea submitted by staff, has been approved.
direct object of the verb: The movie is a comedy.
object of the preposition: We've prepared the food for tomorrow.
An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to something with which we cannot physically interact. Nouns that refer to feelings are abstract nouns eg
love -- He never shows his love
hate -- Her hate will drive her out of control.
anger -- Anger is hard to control
or nouns that refer to attributes eg
loyalty -- Loyalty among friends is good.
bravery -- The policeman's bravery was acknowledged.
honesty -- Honest is the best policy.
We need words for things that we can't be see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. An abstract noun is a word for something that is known, learned, thought, understood, or felt emotionally.
abstract nouns are like feelings and that. for example shame freedom jealousy.
The same articles are used for abstract nouns as for concrete nouns. Examples:the theorya brainstorman accident
Both concrete and abstract nouns are words for things. Both concrete and abstract nouns can be singular or plural. Both concrete and abstract nouns can be common nouns or proper nouns. Both concrete and abstract nouns function in a sentence as the subject of the sentence or clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
Some abstract nouns with M and A are:ambiguityanimositycamaraderiedemocracydramagrammarimaginationlimitationmagicmanners
Some abstract nouns that end with the suffix 'dom' are:freedomwisdomboredomstardomSome abstract nouns that end with the suffix 'ship' are: friendshiprelationshipworshipcitizenship
Idea nouns are abstract nouns, names for specific persons, places, things, or titles. Examples:agonybargaincheerdogmaeducationfungratitudehopeignorancejoyknowledgelovemadnessnatureorganizationpityquestionragestrengthtrust
The same articles are used for abstract nouns as for concrete nouns. Examples:the theorya brainstorman accident
Both concrete and abstract nouns are words for things. Both concrete and abstract nouns can be singular or plural. Both concrete and abstract nouns can be common nouns or proper nouns. Both concrete and abstract nouns function in a sentence as the subject of the sentence or clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
Abstract nouns:educationtroubleConcrete nouns: elevatortree
Yes, articles can be used before abstract nouns. Examples:An education is apriority.The honors will be presented at the ceremony.Sometimes no article is needed. Example:Modern technology is a result of centuries of evolution.
Some abstract nouns with M and A are:ambiguityanimositycamaraderiedemocracydramagrammarimaginationlimitationmagicmanners
Both love and hate are abstract nouns.
Some abstract nouns that end with the suffix 'dom' are:freedomwisdomboredomstardomSome abstract nouns that end with the suffix 'ship' are: friendshiprelationshipworshipcitizenship
A noun is an abstract noun either based on its definition or based on the context in which it is used.
Abstract nouns are sometimes called 'special nouns' or 'idea nouns'.
Idea nouns are abstract nouns, names for specific persons, places, things, or titles. Examples:agonybargaincheerdogmaeducationfungratitudehopeignorancejoyknowledgelovemadnessnatureorganizationpityquestionragestrengthtrust
You don't, some nouns are abstract some are concrete. Abstract nouns are nouns that refer to something we cannot see or touch; they're ideas, feelings, concepts. Concrete nouns can be used in an abstract concept such as the concrete noun road as 'the road to happiness', or the concrete noun bucket as 'a bucket of dreams'. The concept has changed, not the word.
Examples of abstract nouns that start with D are:dangerdaredestinydignitydiplomacydismissaldoomdramadreaddreamdrudgeryduty