count noun

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A noun that forms plurals: A "count noun" is a type of noun that can be counted and therefore has both a singular and a plural form. It refers to distinct, separable entities.
Usage
  • Count nouns can be used with numbers (e.g., , ) and quantifiers like , , .
  • They are typically used with the indefinite articles or in the singular.
  • They contrast with non-count nouns (or mass nouns), which cannot be counted and do not have a plural form (e.g., , ).
Examples
  • Count nouns:
    • I have a dog. (singular)
    • I have two dogs. (plural)
    • She bought several apples.
    • There are many chairs in the room.
Advanced Usage

  • Countability can be context-dependent: Some nouns can be used as both count and non-count nouns depending on the meaning.

    • I'd like a coffee, please. (count noun: a cup of coffee)
    • The price of coffee has risen. (non-count noun: the commodity)

  • Plural-only count nouns: Some count nouns are almost always used in the plural form.

    • scissors, trousers, glasses (spectacles)
    • These scissors are sharp. (Not: a scissor)
Variants and Related Words
  • Non-count noun (or mass noun): A noun that cannot be counted and does not have a plural form (e.g., , , ).
  • Collective noun: A noun that refers to a group as a single unit (e.g., , , ). These can often be treated as singular or plural depending on whether the emphasis is on the group or its individual members.
Synonyms
  • Countable noun: This term is synonymous with "count noun."
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • To be countable: The property of being a count noun.
    • 'Cat' is a countable noun.
  • Singular and plural forms: The grammatical forms associated with count nouns.
    • The singular form is 'child'; the plural form is 'children'.
Noun
  1. a noun that forms plurals