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All English uncountable words
What are uncountable nouns?
Uncountable nouns (also called mass nouns) are nouns that cannot be counted directly. They do
not have a plural form and cannot be used with numbers or the indefinite articles “a” or “an.”
Instead, quantifiers and units are used to express amounts.
Categories of common uncountable nouns:
1. Substances / Materials
Examples:
water, air, milk, rice, sugar, salt, oil, bread, butter, cheese, coffee, tea, flour
Usage with articles:
Do not use a or an with these nouns.
Use quantifiers: some, a glass of, a bottle of, a piece of, etc.
The definite article the can be used if referring to something specific.
Examples:
I need some water.
She drank a glass of milk.
The bread on the table is fresh.
2. Abstract Concepts / Ideas
Examples:
advice, information, knowledge, news, progress, education, research, wisdom, work, time,
freedom, happiness, love, beauty
Usage with articles:
No a or an.
Use quantifiers: some, a piece of, a bit of, a lot of, much, etc.
Use the when specific or known.
Examples:
She gave me some advice.
He has a lot of knowledge.
The news was surprising today.
3. Natural Phenomena / Elements
Examples:
weather, rain, snow, thunder, lightning, electricity
Usage with articles:
No a or an unless using a phrase like “a flash of lightning.”
Use some or the for specific cases.
Examples:
The weather is nice today.
There was a flash of lightning.
4. Activities / Fields
Examples:
travel, music, art, literature, sport, cooking, shopping, fishing
Usage with articles:
No a or an.
Quantify with some, a lot of, a bit of.
Examples:
She loves music.
He did a lot of cooking yesterday.
5. Food and Drink
Examples:
meat, fruit, juice, wine, beer
Usage with articles:
Usually no a or an (fruit can be countable when naming types).
Quantify with some, a glass of, a bottle of, etc.
Examples:
Would you like some juice?
He drank a glass of wine.
6. Other Common Uncountable Nouns
Examples:
equipment, furniture, luggage, traffic, clothing, jewelry, money, petrol/gasoline
Usage with articles:
No a or an.
Use quantifiers: some, a piece of, a lot of.
Examples:
The gym has new equipment.
She lost her luggage.
7. Languages (always uncountable)
Examples:
English, Spanish, French
Usage with articles:
No a or an.
Use the language name as a general concept.
Examples:
English is spoken worldwide.
She speaks French fluently.
General rules and notes:
Do NOT use “a” or “an” with uncountable nouns.
Use some, much, a little, a lot of, a piece of, a bottle of, etc. to
express quantity.
Use the when the noun refers to something specific or already known.
Some nouns can be both countable and uncountable depending on
meaning (e.g., “light,” “experience,” “hair”).
Examples of correct and incorrect usage:
Incorrect Correct Explanation
Advice is
I need a advice. I need some advice.
uncountable.
Furniture is
She bought furnitures. She bought some furniture.
uncountable.
Knowledge is
He has many knowledge. He has a lot of knowledge.
uncountable.
We saw many lightning We saw a flash of lightning Lightning is
last night. last night. uncountable.
More examples in sentences:
I have some information about the event.
There is a lot of traffic on the road today.
She gave me a piece of advice.
The weather was terrible last week.
He needs to buy new equipment for his workshop.
I love listening to music.
They serve fresh juice every morning.
She speaks English very well.
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