countable
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Able to be counted as separate, individual units.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
uncountable
Usage notes
Countable nouns can take "a" or "an" and form plurals, unlike uncountable nouns such as "water" or "advice".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? ""Chair" is a _____ noun because you can say "one chair" or "two chairs"."
Answer: countable
In your own words, what does "countable" mean?
Able to be counted as separate, individual units.
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