When is a noun not a noun? #learnenglish #learningenglish
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When is a noun not a noun?
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The answer is when it is a verb.
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Many nouns in English can also be used as verbs.
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Examples include -
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Brush. You use a brush to brush your hair.
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Hammer - You use a hammer to hammer in a nail.
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Saw - You use a saw to saw a piece of wood.
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Spoon -You use a spoon to
spoon sugar into your tea.
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Paint - You use paint to paint the wall.
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We are using the noun as a verb.
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You can use a pen to pen a letter.
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A light is used to light a room.
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There are many others too…
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but sadly I am almost out of time.
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Oh look there is another one…
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The word ‘time’ can also be used
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as a noun and a verb.
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