Can Abstract Nouns Be Used in Plural Form?

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Usually, abstract nouns are not used in the plural form as they refer to uncountable ideas. However, when they are used to refer to different kinds or examples, abstract nouns can be used in the plural form.

Example: The freedoms we enjoy today were hard-won.

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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.

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