Countable/uncountable with different meanings
Some nouns can be countable or uncountable with different meanings.
Countable | Uncountable |
I bought a paper. (= a newspaper) I'll have a glass of orange juice, please. Have you got an iron? (for clothes) I switched all the lights on. I've been to France many times. The journey was a great experience. I run a small business. (= a company) We finally found a space in the car park. | I need some paper to write on. I bought a piece of glass for the window. The bridge is made of iron. There's more light by the window. I can't stop. I haven t got time. He has enough experience for the job. I enjoy doing business. (= buying and selling) There's no space for a piano in here. There are hundreds of satellites out in space. |