What are words that verbs and nouns?

There aren't words that are *both* verbs and nouns at the same time. However, there are many words that can be used as *either* verbs or nouns depending on their context. These are called "verb-noun pairs" or "noun-verb pairs."

Here's how it works:

* Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

* Verb: A word that describes an action or state of being.

Examples of verb-noun pairs:

* Call: "I will call you later." (verb) vs. "He received a call from his friend." (noun)

* Run: "I run every morning." (verb) vs. "He took a run around the block." (noun)

* Walk: "We walk to the park." (verb) vs. "They went on a long walk." (noun)

* Play: "The children play in the garden." (verb) vs. "He bought a new play for the theater." (noun)

* Paint: "She paints beautiful pictures." (verb) vs. "He bought a new paint for the project." (noun)

Key points to remember:

* Context is crucial. The meaning of the word depends on how it's used in a sentence.

* Often, a noun form refers to the action itself, while the verb form describes the act of doing that action.

Let me know if you have any more questions!