Abstract nouns follow all the same rules as other nouns. They work perfectly well as subjects and objects, follow capitalization rules as usual, and can take a possessive form (e.g., freedom’s price). They can also be singular or plural; however, you first must identify whether they’re countable or uncountable (also known as mass nouns).

An abstract noun is a word that refers to something intangible, such as an emotion (e.g., anger, hate), a feeling (e.g., anxiety, fear), a quality (e.g., courage, patience), or an idea. An abstract noun does not represent a physical object. It is the opposite of a concrete noun.

An abstract noun refers to a concept or idea. These nouns illustrate things that cannot be touched, tasted, smelled, seen, heard, or otherwise felt through the physical senses. Examples include emotions, ideas, and states of being. You recognize abstract nouns as words like “freedom,” “happiness,” or “courage”.

Abstract nouns are often used to express emotions, feelings, or ideas that are difficult to describe in concrete terms. One way to identify abstract nouns is to look for words that end in -ness, -ity, -ism, -tion, -ment, -ence, or -ance. These suffixes often indicate that a word is an abstract noun.

Here are some tips to help you identify abstract nouns: Look for words that represent emotions, feelings, or states of mind, such as love, happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and courage. Identify words that describe qualities or characteristics, such as beauty, honesty, intelligence, and kindness.