Abstract Nouns:

Introduction:

An Abstract Noun is the one that names something which we cannot see or touch like friendship, love, youth, death, anger, etc., Since they have no physical existence, we can not see, hear, touch, taste or smell them. We can only feel or conceptualize them. In other words, I can say that Concrete Nouns are like the hardware of a computer and Abstract Nouns are like software of a computer.

Definition:

When a noun refers to an idea, a concept, a feeling, a quality, a state or a condition, it is called an Abstract Noun. It is intangible and does not have a physical existence. 

We can see a person who has got the knowledge, a picture that has beauty, a child full of intelligence but the Abstract Nouns knowledge, beauty and intelligence cannot be seen all alone. 

Abstract Noun Examples:

Abstract Nouns that indicate quality – goodness, kindness, whiteness, darkness, hardness, brightness, honesty, wisdom, bravery, beauty, intelligence, generosity, cleverness, obedience, courage, softness etc.,

Abstract Nouns that indicate action – laughter, theft, movement, judgment, hatred etc.,

Abstract Nouns that indicate state – childhood, boyhood, youth, slavery, sleep, sickness, death, poverty etc.,

Abstract Noun Example Sentences:

1. Ricky has the ability to motivate his team members.
2. I don’t understand why he has expressed his anger towards me.
3. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
4. Communication among the students in the class should be encouraged.
5. With great confidence, I came forward to speak before a large audience..
6. He received his early education in his village.
7. My friend never loses his enthusiasm for the sport.
8. Failure is the stepping stone to success.
9. Friendship is an invisible ship that sails between two souls.
10. Honesty is the best policy.
11. A simple idea can change your life.
12. How can I express my regards for your kindness?
13. She never expressed her deep love to him.
14. I don’t understand why people still live below the line of poverty.
15. They can’t find any reason for her sorrow.
16. Success is sweet but its secret is sweat. (hard work)
17. The employer shows always much sympathy for the employees.
18. The government has unique plans to reduce unemployment.
19. I don’t believe in this belief.
20. During my stay here, I enjoyed maximum comfort.
21. Orphans should be treated with compassion.
22. He has all the courage to face the situation.

List of Abstract Nouns:

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How to form Abstract Nouns:

List of Abstract Nouns formed from Adjectives, Verbs and Common Nouns::

The Abstract Nouns that have two forms:

Abstract Noun Exercises:

Exercise No. 1

Find out the Abstract Nouns in the following sentences.

1. You need a lot of dedication to succeed as a lawyer.
2. She didn’t clearly show her disappointment.
3. Why do we have abundant freedom in this country?
4. The source of happiness in my life is simplicity.
5. The best thing about this hotel is its hospitality.
6. I always lack imagination and so I cannot write imaginative essays.
7. The teacher appreciated her for her intelligence.
8. It gives me great joy to be a part of this programme.
9. This boy has a wonderful knowledge of Java.
10. Laughter is the best medicine.
11. These students always receive perfect motivation from their teachers.
12. It’s my great pleasure to help you all.
13. She told me that she didn’t get sound sleep the previous night.
14. My friend’s sudden gift gave me a great surprise.
15. If there is no trust, there is no relationship.
16. Truth is beauty and beauty is truth.
17. It is a great victory for my friend as he has been elected as president.
18. Strength is life and weakness is death.
19. Health is more important than wealth.
20. Without wisdom, wealth is worthless.

Answers:

Exercise No. 2 

Write the Abstract Noun for the following words:

Answers:

• Types of Nouns
• Proper Nouns
• Common Nouns
• Collective Nouns
• Nouns of Multitude
• Material Nouns
• Compound Nouns
• The Noun – Case
• Gender of the Noun
• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Possessive Nouns
• A list of Partitives
• Appositive
• List of Countable and Uncountable Nouns
• Countable and Uncountable Nouns