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does adjectives always come before noun?

No, adjectives don't always come before nouns.

Here are some situations where adjectives can come after the noun:

* After linking verbs: This is common in sentences with verbs like "be," "seem," "feel," "look," etc.

* Example: "The dog is happy."

* In certain idiomatic phrases: Some phrases are fixed and have the adjective after the noun.

* Example: "a court martial," "attorney general"

* In some cases, the placement can be stylistic: Sometimes, putting an adjective after the noun can emphasize the adjective or create a specific effect.

* Example: "The house, ancient and crumbling, stood at the end of the street."

However, the most common placement of adjectives is before the noun. This is called the attributive position.

It's important to remember that the order of adjectives also matters. Certain adjectives usually come before others (e.g., size, shape, color).

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