Noun

/nˈa‍ʊn/

/ˈnaʊn/

Noun

a word that is used to name a person, thing, event, state, etc.

the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition

Examples

1. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

2. The role of an adjective is to provide additional information about a noun.

3. Pronouns are used to replace nouns in sentences to avoid repetition.

4. Understanding the function of a noun is fundamental to learning English.