Noun

Noun

Definition: "A noun is a word used as the name of a person, place or thing."

Types of Nouns

There are four kinds of nouns which are commonly used:

Proper Nouns: Proper Noun is the name of a particular person or place. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.
Examples: Sita, Rajesh, Delhi, Kanpur

Common Nouns: Common Noun is a name given in common to every person or thing of the group. Common nouns begin with a capital letter only if it is the first word of the sentence.
Examples: Girl, Boy, City, Tiger
 

Collective Nouns: Collective Nouns are those nouns that denote a group of people, animals, objects, concepts or ideas as a single entity.
Examples: Army of Soldiers, Class of Students, Crew of Sailors, Band of Musicians
 

Abstract Nouns: Abstract Noun is the name of a quality, action or state. You cannot see, hear, smell or taste an abstract noun.
Examples: Kindness, Loyalty, Childhood, Sickness, Laughter

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