Nouns - GCSE English Language Definition

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas, and they play a key role in building sentences. There are different types of nouns. Common nouns refer to general items, like "city," "dog," or "teacher," while proper nouns name specific people or places, such as "London" or "Mr. Smith," and always begin with a capital letter. Concrete nouns are things you can see or touch, like "book" or "apple," whereas abstract nouns represent ideas or feelings, such as "freedom," "happiness," or "anger." Being able to identify and use nouns correctly helps you create stronger sentences, expand your vocabulary, and improve your writing skills—all of which are important for your GCSE English exam.