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Concrete noun definition
A concrete noun is a noun that represents something that can be seen and touched.
Concrete noun examples
Common nouns are concrete nouns and some proper nouns like the names of people, places, etc. are concrete nouns.
- House
- Building
- Man
- Dog
- Bread
- Book
- Computer
- Phone
- Stone
- Door
- Garden
- Bob
- Smith
- Ali
- Apartment
- School
- Stairs
- Paper
- Pavement
- Trousers
Abstract noun definition
An abstract noun is a noun that represents ideas and feelings we cannot see or touch.
Some abstract nouns denote feelings and emotions:
- Happiness
- Sadness
- Anguish
- Fear
- Love
- Hatred
- Ecstasy
Abstract nouns representing ideas and concepts:
- Life
- Death
- Independence
- Information
- Honor
- Humor
- pleasure
- Pain
- Trust
- Communication
- Relativity
- Democracy
- Capitalism
- Ethics
- Industrialism
Many abstract nouns are personality characteristics:
- Bravery
- Courage
- Patience
- Tolerance
- Independence
- Loyalty
- Aggression
- Maturity
- Compassion
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