PROPER NOUN
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Proper Noun.
Proper Noun - as a noun
A noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proper nameAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
common nounExample Sentences
"A proper noun is a name of a specific person, place, or thing, like John, London, or Eiffel Tower."
"In the sentence 'Mary went to Paris', both Mary and Paris are proper nouns."
"The word 'proper noun' itself is a proper noun."
"My favorite proper noun is New York City."
"Common nouns can sometimes become proper nouns when used as titles, like Doctor Johnson."