#17. Function of Adjectives as Nouns in English Language

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Lesson No: 17

How Adjectives are used as Nouns in English Language

Adjectives can be used as nouns to refer to a person or thing having a particular quality. This is known as a "noun use of an adjective." Here are a few examples:

  1. The rich: refers to people who are wealthy
  2. The brave: refers to people who are courageous
  3. The poor: refers to people who are in need or lacking resources
  4. The homeless: refers to people who lack a permanent place of residence

Note that when an adjective is used as a noun, it is often preceded by the definite article "the." The noun use of an adjective can also function as a collective noun, referring to a group of individuals sharing a certain quality.

More Examples of Adjectives as Nouns

Here are some examples of adjectives used as nouns:

  1. The tall: refers to people who are taller than average
  2. The beautiful: refers to things or people considered attractive or pleasing to look at
  3. The old: refers to people who are advanced in years
  4. The blind: refers to people who have a visual impairment
  5. The sick: refers to people who are suffering from an illness or ailment
  6. The deaf: refers to people who have a hearing impairment
  7. The young: refers to people who are in the early stage of life or who are youthful
  8. The happy: refers to people who are feeling joyful or content

In each of these examples, the adjective is used to refer to a group of people who share a particular characteristic.

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