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common noun

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun common noun has 1 sense
  1. common noun - a noun that denotes any or all members of a class
    --1 is a kind of
    noun
    Antonyms: proper noun, proper name
    --1 has particulars: verbal noun, deverbal noun; adnoun

Definitions from the Web

Common Noun

A common noun is a type of noun that refers to a general, non-specific person, place, thing, or idea. It is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence. Common nouns can be further categorized into concrete nouns, abstract nouns, countable nouns, and uncountable nouns.

Senses and Usages:

1. General Reference:

When used in a general context, a common noun refers to a class or category of people, places, things, or ideas.

Example sentence: The dog barked loudly.

2. Countable Nouns:

Common nouns can be countable, meaning they can be quantified and used with an indefinite or definite article (a/an/the).

Example sentence: I saw a car parked outside my house.

3. Uncountable Nouns:

Common nouns can also be uncountable, which means they cannot be counted and do not have a plural form.

Example sentence: Would you like some water to drink?

4. Abstract Nouns:

Abstract nouns are common nouns that refer to ideas, concepts, emotions, or qualities.

Example sentence: Happiness is the key to a fulfilling life.

5. Concrete Nouns:

Concrete nouns are common nouns that refer to tangible, physical objects or things that can be perceived through the senses.

Example sentence: The children played with toys in the park.

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