Class 10th

Generally, abstract nouns are uncountable; however, some abstract nouns can be used in the plural form and thus can be counted. These nouns are often referring to different types of the concept.

For example:

She spoke of the many hopes and fears she had. (Countable)

She spoke of her deep love for classical dance. (Uncountable)

Below are 10 abstract noun examples in a sentence:

1. Justice delayed is justice denied.

2. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

3. Anger often leads to regret if not controlled.

4. Peace begins with a smile.

5. One must earn loyalty through trust and respect.

6. Kindness costs nothing but means everything.

7. One gains wisdom through experience, not merely by acquiring knowledge.

8. A reaction to the unknown is often fear, but responding with courage is a choice.

9. The journey to success is often driven by strong ambition.

10. In the end, it is the truth that holds the greatest power and always triumphs.

An abstract noun is an idea, state, quality, or feeling that is intangible in nature. By being intangible, abstract nouns cannot be seen, touched, or physically measured, but can be understood or felt emotionally.

For example, love, anger, beauty, anxiety, happiness, knowledge, wisdom, and hate.

Below are 10 abstract noun examples in a sentence:

1. Justice delayed is justice denied.

2. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

3. Anger often leads to regret if not controlled.

4. Peace begins with a smile.

5. One must earn loyalty through trust and respect.

6. Kindness costs nothing but means everything.

7. One gains wisdom through experience, not merely by acquiring knowledge.

8. A reaction to the unknown is often fear, but responding with courage is a choice.

9. The journey to success is often driven by strong ambition.

10. In the end, it is the truth that holds the greatest power and always triumphs.

This is something that depends upon the person and the context, so to identify an uncountable noun, first ask yourself: Can I count it in separate units? Does it have a plural form? If not, it's likely uncountable. For example, “furniture” cannot be made plural, and we don't say “two furniture.” We say “a piece of furniture” or “some furniture” instead.

Yes, in some cases, uncountable nouns can become countable, but it completely depends on the context of the sentence or the setting. For example, “coffee” is usually uncountable, but when referring to a serving or type, it becomes countable: like “We ordered two coffees.” Here, “coffees” refers to “cups of coffee, ” making it countable. Language often depends on how the noun is being used.

No, uncountable nouns are not always abstract. While many are like honesty, knowledge, or love, emotion, and experience, others refer to physical or tangible substances like sugar, rice, oil, and salt. “Water” is a physical substance, but it is still uncountable. So, both abstract ideas and concrete materials can be uncountable.

No, uncountable nouns cannot be used directly with numbers; to use them, you must use quantifiers or specific units of measurement. For instance, we don't say “two milks” but rather “two glasses of milk” or “a litre of milk.” Similarly, “advice” is uncountable, so we say “a piece of advice, ” not “one advice.”