What is Noun | Types of nouns with examples by Englispeaker

The word “noun” is so common itself. We all have listened to this term in our life. Moreover, we are familiar with its definition and meaning. Nouns have been a very simple concept in the life of a student. But yet, there are lots of things to know in nouns or we are not clear about on.

In this blog, we will learn noun definitions and types with noun examples sentences. This is so common and easy to know the definition of Noun.

 

What is noun

Noun Definition with examples

The noun is defined as the name of the person, thing, place, material, feeling, and emotion.

For example: -

Rahul is a bad boy.

The moon revolves around the earth.

Don’t call your dogs.

I know your fury.

You really got nice furniture.

 

Those words which are colored red are the nouns in the sentences. These examples can help you to figure out types of nouns with its definition.

 

Let’s study nouns more precisely by knowing the kinds of nouns. As we all might have heard about noun types sometimes or the other. But we often forget the name of noun kinds. And only remember a few of all kinds of nouns.

By the end of this blog, we will have learned all of the types of nouns with examples. So, get started with types of nouns.

 

Kinds of Noun in Hindi with Examples

There are five types of nouns in English. Let’s look into noun types with examples and explanations.

Common noun

Proper noun

Collective noun

Abstract noun

Material noun

 

types of nouns

What is a Common noun? | Examples and Definition

A common noun is the part of the noun that shows a common feature or category in all. This noun can be understood by its name.

Examples: -

I like dogs.

Do you talk to girls?

Colored words are the common nouns’ examples.

 

What is a Proper noun? | Examples and Definition

A proper noun is considered the second positioned noun in the list of noun types. Proper noun can be understood by its name “Proper”. When something has the proper identity then that thing is considered into Proper noun type.

Examples: -

Rahul is going to teach.

Can India be a superpower by 2030?

Colored words are the proper nouns’ examples.

 

What is a Collective noun? | Examples and Definition

A collective noun is that part of the noun in which we study group names. What are groups called of a specific animal, person, and object?

Examples: -

A pack of Dogs

A pride of Lions

A bunch of Keys.

Colored words are the collective nouns’ examples.

What is an Abstract noun? | Examples and Definition

This part of a noun is interesting and important as its name Abstract Noun. An abstract noun can be understood by those words which can’t be touched but only felt.

Examples: -

He is feeling lonely.

Mom is getting angry.

Colored words are the abstract nouns’ examples.

 

What is a Material noun? | Examples and Definition

A material noun is a bit tricky to understand but not hard to understand though. Material noun defines those words that form products.

Example

Wood – Table, Chair, Bed

Copper – Wire, Rod, Utensil

Colored words are the material nouns’ examples.

 

In the above segment, you looked into short-detailed information about Noun. I hope by the end of this blog, you will be very confident and educated regarding nouns. I personally believe that you can now understand the difference between a Noun and other words. Check out 25 common nouns, these are very simple and common even a normal person knows.

 

Nouns are not only the reason for English or English Speaking so you need to understand other concepts too. Therefore, you should also know about Verbs. As an English lover, you will definitely be familiar with this term used in Spoken English. There are 50 common verbs for beginners that you must know while learning English or speaking English.

Noun challenge for you!!!

Drop 5 nouns that start with C and end with G.

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