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American English Grammar
Concrete noun
Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of a concrete noun
  • Study examples of concrete nouns
Definition of a concrete noun

  • A concrete noun:

    • is a word used to describe tangible objects such as: a person, place, thing, object, or substance

    • is a word that can be perceived through the five physical senses of: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching

    • is the opposite of an abstract noun

  • A concrete noun is either:
Examples of concrete nouns

  • The apple was red and delicious.

  • The dog appears to be happy.

  • Moose can be found in Canada.

  • Your shoes really stink.

  • They went to the beach.

  • We bought the house.

  • She needs to buy a notebook.

  • You should read this book.





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