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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: The rich: refers to people who are wealthy The brave: refers to people who are courageous The poor: refers to people who are in need or lacking resources 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: The tall: refers to people who are taller than average The beautiful: refers to things or people considered attractive or pleasing to look at The old: refers to people who are advanced in years The b...