Definition of Noun

noun definition what is a noun What is a Noun: Definition and Examples

A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, or an idea.

Everything which exists can be named and that name is known as noun.

Examples of Nouns

This is a table (thing)

The cat was sitting here (animal)

You are an intelligent girl (person)

This is a sign of hope (idea)

The lake is so blue (place)

Types & Classification of Nouns

  • Proper Nouns & Common Nouns
  • Countable Nouns & Uncountable Nouns
  • Collective Nouns
  • Concrete Nouns & Abstract Nouns
  • Animate Noun & Inanimate Noun
  • Attributive Noun
  • Common Noun and Proper Noun
  • Compound Noun
  • Count Noun & Mass Noun
  • Verbal Noun