| Definition & Meaning of a Noun |
A noun is the name of any person, place or thing as
John, London or book |
| Definition & Meaning of a Noun |
Examples Help! Types of Nouns
There are many different types of nouns - click one of the following links for the definition, meaning and a list of examples of the many different types of nouns:
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Definition and Examples of Proper Nouns
A Proper noun always begins with a capital letter, such as John or London.
Definition and Examples of Common Nouns
A Common noun always begins with a small letter (unless it is at the beginning of a sentence). A common or general word. An example of the common noun - A girl and her dog played in the park.
Definition and Examples of Collective Nouns
A Collective noun is a word used to define a group of people, animals or inanimate things. For example, in the phrase a "flock of geese" or a " pride of lions", flock and pride are collective nouns. There are many collective nouns that refer to animals. A group of people can be described as an army, company or audience.
Definition and Examples of Concrete Nouns
A Concrete noun is classified by its ability to reach the senses. Concrete nouns are something physical. If you can taste, touch, hear, smell or see an item the word is a concrete noun. Examples of concrete nouns are water, air or pizza.
Definition and Examples of Abstract Nouns
An abstract noun means the opposite to a concrete noun. If you cannot taste, touch, hear, smell or see something it is an abstract noun. Examples of abstract nouns are honesty, courage and loyalty.
Definition and Examples of Singular Nouns
A Singular noun means one item only. Examples of singular nouns are bed, boy, girl, book, house and cat.
