Question

tell me the defination of abstract nouns

Answer 1

Answer:

an abstract noun is a noun or noun phrase that names an idea, event, quality or concept — for example, courage, freedom, progress, love, patience, excellence and friendship. An abstract noun names something that can't be physically touched.

Answer 2

Abstract nouns :

Abstract noun of the naming words that define emotions and feelings that can only be felt and not touched or seen.

Eg :

• Wisdom
• Kindness
• Happiness
• Sorrow
• Shame

Formation of Abstract noun :

Abstract nouns can be formed by adding suffixes like :

• -ion
• ion-dom
• ion-dom-hood
• ion-dom-hood -ment

Eg :

• Act - Action
• King - Kingdom
• Free - Freedom
• Brother - Brotherhood
• Advance - Advancement

Usage in a sentence :

• His actions caused suffering
• The king had to leave his kingdom only for his wife.
• They must attain freedom .
• Universal Brotherhood is called Khalsa