Nouns are among the most important words in the English language – without them, we’d have a difficult time speaking and writing about anything. This guide to noun types is intended as a basic overview. Every type of noun comes with its own rules, so be sure to read more in our pages about specific types of nouns.

Common nouns are used to refer to general things rather than specific examples. Common nouns are not normally capitalized unless they are used as part of a proper name or are placed at the beginning of a sentence. Some common noun examples are included in the following sentences.

Be sure to pick a top university.

Stack those boxes carefully.

Would you like a cookie with your coffee?

People are strange.

My dog won’t stop barking.

Proper nouns have two distinct features: They name specific one-of-a-kind items, and they begin with capital letters, no matter where they occur within a sentence. Here, we’ll take a closer look at proper nouns, provide proper noun examples, and help you learn how to use a proper noun the right way.

Jhon likes to play football.

Sara will fly to Japan next week.

Do you like products of Apple?

Will you go to London museum this weekend?

I don't like to read Harry Porter's books.

When talking about types of noun, it’s important to remember collective nouns. A collective noun is a word that refers to a group. It can be either singular or plural, but is usually used in the singular. Some collective noun examples are included in the following sentences.

Our team is enjoying an unbroken winning streak.

There’s a pack of hyenas outside.

Watch out for that swarm of bees.

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a herd of wild horses.

Our class graduates two years from now.

Noun that come from verbs, it is from itself mostly by adding "ing". for example:

Swimming, running, racing, watching, cooking, writing, .....

Noun that form from a combination of nouns. it start from two words of noun:

for example: Mother-in-law, Step-father, brother in law, step brother,.....

Abstracts Nouns

Abstract nouns are those referring to ideas, concepts, emotions, and other “things” you can’t physically interact with. You can’t see, taste, touch, smell, or hear something named with an abstract noun. Some abstract noun examples are included in the following sentences.

Success seems to come easily to certain people.

His hatred of people smoking indoors is legendary.

She has an incredible love for nature.

This is of great importance.

He received an award for his bravery.

Concrete nouns are words used for actual things you can touch, see, taste, feel, and hear – things you interact with every day. Notice that concrete nouns can also be countable, uncountable, common, proper, and collective nouns. Some concrete noun examples are included in the following sentences.

Please remember to buy oranges.

Have a seat in that chair.

Noun that we can count as in number. we form countable noun in plural by adding s,es, ies,... and other different ways.

Book → books

Class → classes

Country → Countries

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Noun that we cannot count as in number. Generally, its singular form and plural form are the same.

Water → water

Bread → bread

Music → music

Hair → hair