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A '''noun''' is a [[word]] used to name a [[person]], [[animal]], [[place]], [[thing]], or an abstract [[idea]]. Nouns are usually the first words which small children learn.{{fact}} The italicized words in the following [[sentence]]s are all nouns: | A '''noun''' is a [[word]] used to name a [[person]], [[animal]], [[place]], [[thing]], or an abstract [[idea]]. Nouns are usually the first words which small children learn.{{fact}} The italicized words in the following [[sentence]]s are all nouns: | ||
| − | " | + | "<i>Jesus</i> will return to set up His <i>kingdom</i> on <i>earth</i>." |
| − | " | + | "<i>Philosophy</i> is of little <i>comfort</i> to the <i>starving</i>." |
| − | " | + | "<i>Homosexuality</i> is an <i>abomination</i>." |
A proper noun is a noun that is capitalized. | A proper noun is a noun that is capitalized. | ||
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[[Category:languages]] | [[Category:languages]] | ||
Revision as of 20:46, November 15, 2007
A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, or an abstract idea. Nouns are usually the first words which small children learn.[Citation Needed] The italicized words in the following sentences are all nouns:
"Jesus will return to set up His kingdom on earth."
"Philosophy is of little comfort to the starving."
"Homosexuality is an abomination."
A proper noun is a noun that is capitalized.