Concrete and abstract nouns | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy

What does the word "concrete" mean in the context of nouns?

• Something that is drawn away

• Something that is not physical

• Something that has grown together and is physical

• Something that is an idea

What does the word "abstract" mean when describing a noun?

• Something that is physical

• Something that has grown together

• Something that can be picked up or smelled

• Something that is drawn away from the physical

Which of the following is an example of a concrete noun?

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Ice cream

• Freedom

Which of these words represents an abstract noun?

• Dog

• Ball

• Liberty

• Cliff