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part of speech

/pɑːrt əv spiːtʃ/
phrase★Intermediate— grammatical category of a word
technical

A grammatical category to which a word belongs, such as noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.

The word 'quickly' is an adverb, a part of speech that modifies verbs.

This explains how adverbs function in sentences.

Identifying the part of speech helps in understanding sentence structure.

Grammatical analysis relies on recognizing word categories.

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Parts of speech are fundamental in syntax and grammar.

Collocations

identify the part of speechto determine the grammatical category of a wordchange the part of speechto use a word in a different grammatical role

Synonyms

grammatical categoryword class

Related Phrases

nounword
a word representing a person, place, or thing
verbword
a word expressing an action or state

💡Pro Tip

Understanding Parts of Speech

Recognizing parts of speech helps in writing and speaking correctly.

⚡Gold Rule

Consistency in Usage

Ensure that words are used in their correct grammatical roles to avoid confusion.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'part' and 'speech', referring to the role of words in language.

📝Usage Notes

Parts of speech are essential for constructing meaningful sentences and understanding grammar rules.

Word Breakdown

part
a component or division
root
+
of
belonging to
preposition
+
speech
the expression of thoughts in words
root
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