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   uncountable

   /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. too many to be counted (usually in hyperbolic use): "she'd spent uncountable nights in this very bed"
   • 2. (of a noun) that cannot form a plural or be used with the indefinite article: "‘courage’ and ‘information’ are uncountable nouns"

   Derivatives

   • 1. uncountability noun
   • 2. uncountably adverb

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   What is an uncountable noun?

   • Well, an uncountable nounrefers to something that can’t be counted with numbers. For that reason, uncountable nounsnormally don’t use the articles aor anand don’t have plural forms. For example, you don’t feel a happinessnor does the noun Pacific Oceanhave a plural form (we don’t have PacificOceans).

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   How do you know if a noun is countable or uncountable?

   • A good learner’s dictionary will tell you whether a noun is countable or uncountable. To refer to one or more quantities of an uncountable noun, expressions such as a bit of, a piece of, an item of or words for containers and measures must be used: He bought a very expensive piece of furniture for his new apartment.

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   What is an example of a countable noun?

   • An example of a countable noun is " table ', and an example of an uncountable noun is ' money '. Some nouns have different senses depending on whether they are thought of as countable or uncountable. Some nouns refer to things which, in English, are treated as separate items which can be counted. These are called countable nouns.

   UNCOUNTABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Can an uncountable noun use a plural verb?

   • It would also be pretty weird to try to count things referred to by uncountable nouns, such as 1 peaceor 37 peaces. However, an uncountable noun may use a plural verbif it is treated as a plural word. For example, the word policeis an uncountable noun (you can’t have two or three polices) but it uses a plural verb as in The police are on their way.

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   What do you say countable & uncountable?

   • Countable: “She found a strand of hair on her shirt.” Uncountable: “She has long hair.” Countable: “I gathered three pieces of information.” Uncountable: “There is a lot of information available.” Countable: “He gave me three pieces of advice.” Uncountable: “I need some advice on this matter.”

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   What determiners can you use with uncountable nouns?

   • Other determiners you can use with uncountable nouns include much and little. For example: The pitcher has a little water. I don’t have much money. Always use measurement units with uncountable nouns to make them countable. Do not say two breads because breads is uncountable. Instead, say two slices of bread or two loaves of bread.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › uncountableUncountable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Uncountable means unable to be counted, especially of an amount too great to be counted. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries for uncountable.

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   Learn the difference between countable and uncountable nouns in English, with examples, explanations and exercises. Find out how to use determiners, quantity expressions and countable phrases with uncountable nouns.

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   Apr 21, 2021 · Uncountable nouns are words that refer to things that can't be counted, such as emotions, ideas, or substances. Learn how to use them correctly, avoid common mistakes, and find a list of uncountable nouns with Thesaurus.com.

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   Jan 21, 2024 · Uncountable nouns, or mass nouns, are nouns that come in a state or quantity that is impossible to count; liquids are uncountable, as are things that act like liquids (sand, air). Abstract ideas like creativity or courage are also uncountable. Uncountable nouns are always considered to be singular, and can stand alone or be used with some, any ...

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   An uncountable noun, mass noun, or non-countable noun is a type of noun whose substance is indivisible or uncountable. It can be food, weather, chemical elements, or collective nouns. Some uncountable noun examples include honey, oxygen, snow, and equipment. An uncountable noun may also refer to abstract ideas.

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    Uncountable nouns, also known as mass nouns, are words that represent substances, concepts, or ideas that cannot be easily counted individually. Uncountable nouns are not separated into distinct units and are treated as singular in nature. Examples: “water,” “information,” “advice,” and “furniture.”.