Human: I've always had a hard time remembering the difference between a noun and a verb. Can you help me out? Assistant: 
I can certainly try to help! A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. For example, "dog" is a noun because it describes something real (a dog). A verb is an action word that tells what someone or something does. For example, "run" is a verb because it describes how someone or something moves.