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proper noun

noun as in substantive

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The proper noun when spoken can be confused for the common noun.

“The Great Depression” as a proper noun only came into popular use in the 1950s, long after the event was over.

Thus "John Smith" (particular; proper noun) and "Man" (general; common noun).

An apostrophe is used inconsistently with the proper noun Bruening or Bruenings.

A proper noun is a name applied to a particular object, whether person, place, or thing.

The proper noun comes first in appositive expressions: lfred cyning, Sidroc eorl, Hahmund bisceop.

The "s" in "street" following a proper noun is sometimes with an initial capital and sometimes with lower case.

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On this page you'll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to proper noun, such as: noun, and common noun.

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