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.
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
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
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.
Abstract nouns are sometimes called 'special nouns' or 'idea nouns'.
A noun is an abstract noun either based on its definition or based on the context in which it is used.
Idea nouns are abstract nouns, names for specific persons, places, things, or titles. Examples:agonybargaincheerdogmaeducationfungratitudehopeignorancejoyknowledgelovemadnessnatureorganizationpityquestionragestrengthtrust
Examples of abstract nouns that start with D are:dangerdaredestinydignitydiplomacydismissaldoomdramadreaddreamdrudgeryduty
The abstract nouns for these concrete nouns are:motherhoodpriesthoodfriendship