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What are example of concrete words?

Here are some examples of concrete words, categorized for better understanding:

Nouns:

* People: doctor, child, teacher, athlete, musician, artist

* Places: house, park, beach, city, mountain, forest

* Things: book, chair, phone, car, tree, flower, computer, pizza, water, pencil

Verbs:

* Actions: run, jump, eat, sleep, write, build, sing, dance, kick, throw

* Sensory Verbs: see, hear, taste, smell, feel

Adjectives:

* Physical: red, blue, hot, cold, soft, rough, heavy, light, tall, short

* Sensory: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, loud, quiet, smooth, rough, fragrant

Other:

* Numbers: one, two, three, four, five

* Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.

* Months of the year: January, February, March, etc.

Examples in Sentences:

* The red car sped down the highway. (Concrete nouns and verbs, concrete adjective)

* She tasted the sweet chocolate and smiled. (Concrete verb, concrete adjective, concrete noun)

* The dog barked loudly at the mailman. (Concrete nouns and verb)

* The wind whistled through the trees. (Concrete nouns and verb)

Key Characteristics of Concrete Words:

* Tangible: They can be touched or perceived by the senses.

* Specific: They refer to specific things, not general ideas.

* Objective: Their meaning is generally understood and agreed upon by most people.

Contrast with Abstract Words:

Abstract words refer to concepts, ideas, feelings, and qualities that are not tangible. Examples include: love, happiness, justice, freedom, peace, success.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!

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