Common Nouns

noun A male child or young man

• The young boy excelled in his studies and received top marks in all his classes.
• That boy over there is always causing trouble and getting into mischief.
• Check out that cool boy with the skateboard, he's got some serious skills.
• The boy in him couldn't resist the temptation to sneak a peek at the presents before Christmas morning.

noun a material object without life or consciousness; an inanimate object

adjective used to describe an object when the specific type is not important or known

• One thing to consider before making a decision is the potential impact on the company's bottom line.
• The best thing about going to the beach is soaking up the sun and relaxing with friends.
• I heard that new restaurant is the real deal - the food is the best thing since sliced bread.
• Learning to let go of the past can be the hardest thing to do, but it's necessary for personal growth.