Using Adjectives as

Nouns
 An adjective is a word or phrase that modifies or describes
a noun or a pronoun. It gives more information about the
quality, quantity, or size of the noun. For instance, in the
sentence, "She has a big house," the adjective "big"
describes the noun "house”.

 Understanding how adjectives function as nouns can

elevate both your writing and comprehension, especially
in more advanced contexts.

 In English, adjectives can sometimes be used as nouns.

This usually happens when an adjective is used to refer to
a group of people with a certain quality.
Why Do We Use Adjectival Nouns?
1. To Provide Short and Concise Information
Instead of saying "People who are blind should be helped,"
we can say "The blind should be helped." This is shorter and
more direct.

2. To Refer to a Group of People with a Similar Quality

To describe a group of people who share a certain
characteristic, such as "the elderly" or "the unemployed."
Examples
 I read about the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
 We provide health care for the poor and elderly.

'The rich', 'the famous', 'the poor', and 'the elderly' are
adjectives used as nouns.
These expressions mean people considered together as a
group. For example, the rich means people who are rich.
As you can see, these nouns are always plural and used with
the definite article.