Common nouns are defined by contrast with proper nouns. That means that all nouns are either common or proper (though the same noun can be both, in different contexts).… See more

Common nouns can often become proper (i.e., gain capitalization) when they are used as a name, or as part of a name. For example, nouns designating family roles, such as “da… See more

One common mistake is to assume that concepts, theories, models, and frameworks are proper nouns, and therefore capitalize them. In fact, they are usually co… See more

If you want to know more about nouns, pronouns, verbs, and other parts of speech, make sure to check out some of our other language articles with explanations and examples.… See more