Noun
Definition
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns act as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.
Types of Nouns
| # | Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common Noun | Names general people, places, or things. | girl, city, dog, car, school |
| 2 | Proper Noun | Specific names of people, places, or organizations. Always capitalized. | Ali, London, Microsoft, Everest |
| 3 | Abstract Noun | Names ideas, feelings, qualities, or concepts. | freedom, love, happiness, courage, intelligence |
| 4 | Concrete Noun | Names things that can be perceived by the senses. | apple, table, cat, house, book |
| 5 | Collective Noun | Names a group of people, animals, or things. | team, family, class, flock, jury |
| 6 | Compound Noun | Made by combining two or more words. | toothpaste, mother-in-law, swimming pool, bus stop |
| 7 | Countable Noun | Can be counted; has singular and plural forms. | book/books, car/cars, apple/apples |
| 8 | Uncountable Noun | Cannot be counted; no plural form. | water, sugar, furniture, knowledge |
| 9 | Material Noun | Names substances used to make things. | gold, silver, cotton, wood, steel |
Examples in Sentences
- Common Noun: The dog barked loudly.
- Proper Noun: Sarah visited Paris last summer.
- Abstract Noun: Honesty is always appreciated.
- Concrete Noun: I bought a chair for my room.
- Collective Noun: The team won the championship.
- Compound Noun: We went to the swimming pool yesterday.
- Countable Noun: I have three books and two pens.
- Uncountable Noun: She gave me some information about the project.
- Material Noun: The ring is made of gold.
Tip: Proper nouns are capitalized. Countable nouns have singular and plural forms; uncountable nouns do not. Collective nouns refer to groups. Compound nouns can be written as one word, hyphenated, or separate words depending on the noun.