Questions tagged [abstract-nouns]
For questions about nouns that refer to something abstract, general, conceptual or otherwise intangible. For example, "kindness". The opposite of an abstract noun is a concrete noun.
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Is "accomplishment" an abstract noun?
My class has been taught about concrete and abstract noun. This concept already seems self-explanatory (abstract has no physical existence and can't be experienced whereas concrete nouns are the ...
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`the` or no article?
"dialogue" is an abstract thing. So, should we say
"End of the dialogue."
Or
"End of dialogue."
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It's more trouble than ... Is it an abbreviation of "of"?
It's more trouble than it's worth.
If these sentences have the same structure as "he is a doctor," then "it = trouble" should work.
However, in practice, I think it means 'it is ...
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Why are the abstract nouns in the following examples countable or uncountable? There seems to be no applicable rule
I read through this website forum and others regarding abstract nouns and whether they are countable or uncountable. This link Abstract nouns: countable and uncountable provides an answer but it doesn'...
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Is "assumation" a valid abstract noun of 'assume'? [closed]
Is 'assumation' a valid abstract noun of "assume" as:
"You have to make an assuming that x is a real number"
sounds incorrect?
How formal is 'assumation'?
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Most college vs Most colleges
Most college provide services designed to help students.
Most colleges provide services designed to help students.
I think that 2 is correct. Grammarly also indicates that 2 is correct. However, ...
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Meaning of "prominent voice"
A prominent voice among clean-energy advocates, Mr. Quinn is frequently asked to speak at industry events as well as on college campuses, both domestically and abroad.
What does "voice" ...
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Abstract noun classification
Concrete nouns refer to material objects which we can see or touch.
Abstract nouns refer to things which are not material objects, such as ideas, feelings and situations.
https://dictionary.cambridge....
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Is “characteristic” an abstract noun?
Colour is a characteristic, but it’s concrete.
Shape is a characteristic, but it’s abstract.
Then, “characteristic” can be both an abstract noun and a concrete noun?
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When do we use the indifinte article "a" with abstract nouns? [closed]
Why we used the indifinte article "a" in this sentence ??
"Fear is a universal weakness"
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can Chemistry/Physics etc be adjective?
I have a chemistry book.
I have a physics book.
here chemistry/physics tell that what type of book i have hence modifying book (a noun).
so is Chemistry/Physics adjectives in above-mentioned sentences....
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Can a specific noun be concrete or abstract?
Fact: something that has actual existence
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fact
Can “fact” be a concrete noun or an abstract noun?
fact=god (concrete) fact=space exploration (abstract)
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If we can see temperature by a thermometer
Temperature is an abstract noun because we cannot sense it per se. If we can see temperature by a thermometer, does temperature become a concrete noun?
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Are “shape” and “size” abstract nouns?
“Shape” in “the ball has a spherical shape”
“Size” in “the ball has a big size”
Are “shape” and “size” abstract nouns?
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What is ‘redness’ and ‘blueness,’ abstract nouns or concrete nouns? [closed]
What is ‘redness’ and ‘blueness,’ abstract nouns or concrete nouns? I think we can see redness and blueness, but they say words for qualities are abstract nouns.
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