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    ab·stract noun

    noun

    • 1. a noun denoting an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object: "the website contains considerably more abstract nouns than hard facts"

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  2. www.scribbr.com › nouns-and-pronouns › abstract-nounAbstract Noun | Definition, Examples & Worksheet - Scribbr

    Feb 25, 2023 · An abstract noun is a noun that refers to something non-physical, such as a concept, emotion, or quality. Learn how to identify and form abstract nouns, and test your knowledge with a worksheet.

  3. www.grammar-monster.com › glossary › abstract_nounsAbstract Noun: Definition and Examples - Grammar Monster

    An abstract noun is a word that refers to an intangible concept such as an emotion, a feeling, a quality, or an idea. Learn how to identify and use abstract nouns with examples, tests, and video lessons.

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  5. www.grammarly.com › blog › parts-of-speechAbstract Nouns: What They Are and How to Use Them - Grammarly

    Oct 6, 2022 · Abstract nouns represent intangible ideas that you can’t perceive with the five main senses. Learn how to identify, form, and use abstract nouns with confidence, and see the difference between countable and uncountable abstract nouns.

  6. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-abstract-noun-1689051Definition and Examples of Abstract Nouns in English - ThoughtCo

    An abstract noun is a noun or noun phrase that names an idea, event, quality, or concept, such as courage, freedom, or love. Learn how to identify and use abstract nouns in sentences, and contrast them with concrete nouns.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABSTRACT NOUN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    An abstract noun is a noun that refers to a thing that does not exist as a material object, such as happiness, honesty, or liberty. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and contrast with concrete nouns from Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. eslgrammar.org › aAbstract Nouns: Definition, Structure, and Useful Examples

    May 9, 2023 · Abstract nouns are the opposite of concrete nouns, which refer to things that can be perceived with the senses, such as people, animals, and objects. Examples of abstract nouns include love, courage, freedom, beauty, and intelligence.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › abstract-nounABSTRACT NOUN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    An abstract noun is a noun that represents immaterial or abstract items, such as ideas, concepts, feelings, and traits. Learn how to identify and use abstract nouns, and how they differ from concrete nouns, with examples and quizzes.