naming words
2 synonyms for naming words, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Nouns, described in the simplified terms used to teach grammar to young children: words that name a person, place, thing or idea.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nouns
substantives
How to use naming words
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
naming words and doing words
find the naming words
naming words worksheet
Primary-school teaching language, widespread in Indian and British classroom materials. Adults and formal grammar use 'noun'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between naming words and doing words?
Naming words are nouns — they name a person, place, thing or idea, such as 'teacher', 'London' or 'happiness'. Doing words are verbs, naming the action in the sentence, such as 'run', 'eat' or 'think'.
Are naming words the same as nouns?
Yes. 'Naming words' is simply the term used with very young learners before the technical word 'noun' is introduced, and the two cover exactly the same set of words.
