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Summary

Adjectives

​​In a nutshell

An adjective is a word used to describe a noun. Using adjectives can make your writing more interesting and varied. In this summary, you'll learn what an adjective is and when to use them.



Using adjectives

Adjectives are describing words, they can give you more information or detail about a noun (a person, place or thing). Adjectives can come before or after a noun in a sentence. Adjectives can describe a noun's colour, age, size, shape, material, purpose and more.


Example 

The grey cat sat on top of the smelly bin.


Example

The backpack was heavy, it was full of interesting books.



Multiple adjectives

If you want to describe a noun in greater detail, you can use multiple adjectives. 


Example 

There was a big, fat, ugly, green monster.


Example 

​I thought the movie would be more interesting, funny or personal.


Tip: When using multiple adjectives to describe a noun, separate them with commas (,).


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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use more than one adjective to describe a noun?

If you want to describe a noun in greater detail, you can use multiple adjectives.

Does an adjective always go in front of a noun?

Adjectives can come before or after a noun in a sentence.

What are adjectives?

Adjectives are describing words, they can give you more information or detail about a noun (a person, place or thing).

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