A concrete noun is a person, place, or something material that can be observed by one of the five senses. These nouns are physically perceived and non-abstract.
In the English language, concrete nouns can also double as the following different types of nouns:
Concrete words follow standard English grammar conventions and do not require capitalization unless they are also proper nouns.
The following sentences incorporate at least one example of a concrete noun:
Sight:
Sound:
Touch:
Taste:
Smell:
Abstract nouns cannot be observed by the five senses. Abstract nouns refer to emotions, states of being, concepts, events, and qualities. A concrete noun is the opposite of an abstract noun and can be observed through sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell. Examples of abstract nouns include the following:
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