We normally use adjectives before nouns and after articles. However, there are a few times when that is not true.

When we use the words 'nothing,' 'anyone' or 'someone,' the adjective comes after this word.

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There's nothing important in here.

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Did you see anyone famous on your trip?

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I met someone wonderful yesterday. I think I'm in love!

There are also some adjectives that are special and cannot come before a noun.

Here are some examples of the most common:

  • awake
  • asleep
  • glad
  • pleased
  • afraid
  • alone

Adjectives can also come alone, without any nouns, after certain verbs.

Here are some examples of these verbs:

  • be
  • become
  • feel
  • seem
  • look
  • appear

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