What Is a Noun?
Definition: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Concrete nouns name people, places, or things that you can touch, see, hear, smell, or taste.
| Person | Place | Thing |
|---|---|---|
| man | river | dog |
| Mrs. Jones | Paris | book |
| doctor | mountains | sports car |
| Maddie | home | Ferrari |
Abstract nouns name ideas, concepts, or emotions. These nouns are intangible, which means you cannot touch, see, hear, smell, or taste them using your five senses.
| Idea | Emotion |
|---|---|
| love | happiness |
| intelligence | anger |
| justice | excitement |
| religion | fear |
| time | surprise |
Hint: Remember, pronouns are not nouns.