Difference Between Concrete and Abstract Nouns

Earlier we have studied different types of Nouns, now let us understand the basic difference between Concrete Noun and Abstract Noun. And difference between Concrete Noun and Abstract Noun is one of the most important topics for many competitive exams. Kindly bookmark this article for future use.

Introduction

Nouns are the building blocks of any language. They are words that are used to identify people, places, things, and ideas. Nouns can be classified into several categories, and one such category is concrete and abstract nouns.

Difference Between Concrete and Abstract Nouns

Concrete Noun

Concrete nouns are nouns that refer to tangible or physical things that can be perceived by the senses. They are nouns that can be seen, touched, heard, smelled, or tasted. Some examples of concrete nouns include:

1. Table
2. Chair
3. Car
4. Dog
5. Tree

Abstract Nouns

Abstract nouns, on the other hand, refer to intangible or non-physical things such as emotions, ideas, concepts, or qualities. They cannot be perceived by the senses but can be felt or experienced. Some examples of abstract nouns include:

1. Love 
2. Happiness
3. Courage
4. Intelligence
5. Honesty

Difference between Concrete and Abstract Nouns

Concrete nouns and abstract nouns differ in various ways. The following table highlights some of the key differences between concrete and abstract nouns:

Concrete Nouns	Abstract Nouns
Refer to physical things	Refer to non-physical things
Can be perceived by the senses	Cannot be perceived by the senses
Examples include tables, chairs, cars, dog, tree	Examples include love, happiness, courage, honesty, intelligence

Examples of Concrete Nouns

1. The blue car sped down the highway.
2. I saw a red rose in the garden.
3. The book on the table is mine.
4. The barking dog woke up the entire neighborhood.
5. He ate a delicious pizza for dinner.

Examples of Abstract Nouns

1. His bravery during the war was commendable.
2. She felt immense joy when she saw her children after a long time.
3. Honesty is the best policy.
4. The speaker’s intelligence was evident from the way he spoke.
5. Love is a beautiful feeling.