Abstract nouns

Abstract nouns

                       

An abstract noun is a word which names something that you cannot see, hear, touch, smell, or taste. They are not objects but names given to qualities, attitudes or feelings.

It is the opposite of a concrete noun (that which can be felt, thought and seen).

Abstract nouns are uncountable nouns.

 For example : love, happiness, anger, pride, friendship, etc.

A lot of abstract nouns generally end in the following:

-ness : graciousness, helplessness, homelessness

-ity : humility, charity, audacity

-tion : communication, sophistication, satisfaction

-ment : encouragement, contentment, disappointment

-sion : compassion, apprehension, impression

-ence : confidence, intelligence, prominence

Abstract nouns in sentences:

1. The education of children should be our number one priority.

2. He was willing to sacrifice his job in order to move to Hawaii.

3. Childhood memories are sources of great joy.

4.  Music can change a mood or be a creative outlet.