Abstract Noun



Grammar Index : 2



An abstract noun is a noun that you cannot sense.


It is the name we give to an emotion, ideal or idea.


They have no physical existence.


You can't see, hear, touch, smell or taste them.


Examples :


  1. Always speak the truth.


  2. Honesty is the best policy.


  3. He is the boy of obedience.


  4. Never tell a lie.


  5. Asoka was the King of Wisdom.


  6. The judgement is postponed.


  7. Youth should be improved.


  8. Laughter is the best medicines.


  9. The elephant has great strength.


  10. The child needs care and nutrition.




Few of the Abstract Nouns widely used are :



Fight
Flight
Hatred
Enmity
Discussion
Collection
Judgment
Movement
Laughter
Agreement
Admission
Caution
Argument
Contempt
Contract
Forgetfulness
Compromise
Tragedy
Triumph
Verdict
Honesty
Support
Justice
Childhood
Wisdom
Boyhood
Goodness
Youth
Kindness
Adolescence
Love
Middle age
Sorrow
Senility
Wickedness
Poverty
Troth
Slavery
Bravery
Bondage
Joy
Death
Cowardice
Sickness
Stupidity
Sadness
Cleanliness
Happiness
Godliness
Hunger
Holiness
Thirst
Friendship
Starvation
Beauty
Draught
Mercy
Famine
Apology
Scarcity
Forgiveness
Tension
Evil
Liberty
Theft
Deafness

Grammar Index : 2



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