Examples Help! Definition and Meaning of an abstract noun
A noun is the name of any person, place or thing as John, London or book. But what is an Abstract noun? The meaning or definition of an abstract noun is as follows:
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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 & Meaning
Examples Help! List of Abstract Nouns This list of English examples will prove useful when learning about different parts of speech:
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Beauty
Annoyance
Education
Pleasure
Skill
Courage
Revenge
Loyalty
Nature
Communication
Love
Hate
Thought
Creativity
Loneliness
Fairness
Freedom
Wisdom
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Understanding the different types of nouns is not very difficult, but it is made daunting because of the seemingly complicated names! Just glancing through this page provides a fast overview of Abstract nouns. Remember that an abstract noun is 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.
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