It is interesting to note that many nouns and verbs share the same handshapes. However, you can distinguish whether a word is a noun or a verb by observing the way it is signed. When signing a verb, you sign a long motion or a motion that occurs only once. On the other hand, when signing a noun, you use repeated movement. This distinction helps sign language users convey their intended meaning more clearly. To further understand this concept, please watch the video below, which provides examples of nouns and verbs in ASL.