Nouns in English Grammar
What Is A Noun?
The Noun, is what we call one of the “Parts of Speech” in English grammar. That which we call “Nouns” are Words which represent a: Person, Place, Thing, Event, Idea, or Animal. This is usually shortened to just “Things“. However, it is wrong to say that “Nouns are things”. Nouns are not… Instead, the WORD “Noun” is the grammatical term for anything which can be referred to as a “Thing“.
- Proper & Common Nouns
- Countable & Un-Countable Nouns
- Collective Nouns
- Concrete & Abstract Nouns
Besides these, there are also:
- Noun Phrases
- Pronouns
- Adjectives as Nouns
- Verbs as Noun
These different classifications of Nouns will be covered in future posts. For now, let’s see some examples of Nouns as described in their most basic forms.
Noun Examples
Person:
Nouns are Words which can name a Person/Individual/Entity – either a unique individual or an abstract person or group.
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Place:
Nouns are Words that can name a Place – either a specific place, or a type of place.
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- Plovdiv / “Cougar” Hot Springs / Sarajevo / Tenerife – (Specific)
Thing:
Nouns are Words that can name a Thing – either tangible (something “physical” that you can touch or hold in your hand) or intangible (something that is not “physical” but still exists.)
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- Knife / Microphone / Computer / Castle – (tangible)
Event:
Nouns are Words which can name an Event – either a specific event, or something more abstract.
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- Dinner-Time / Halloween / The Grammy Awards / Bath-Time – (specific)
- Skateboarding / Snowboarding / Swimming / Eating – (abstract)
Idea:
Nouns are words that can name an Idea (concept, emotion, feeling.) This can be anything from a dream to a subject that you might study in school.
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Animal:
Nouns are words that can name an Animal. This can either a specific animal or the name of a group
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