Is the word doctor a predicate adjective or verb?

The word "doctor" can be either a predicate adjective or a verb, depending on the context.

Here's how:

Predicate Adjective:

* Example: "The patient is a doctor."

* In this case, "doctor" describes the subject ("patient") and follows a linking verb ("is").

* It functions as a predicate adjective, modifying the subject.

Verb:

* Example: "The surgeon will doctor the patient's wound."

* In this case, "doctor" describes the action the surgeon is performing.

* It functions as a verb, indicating an action.

To determine the part of speech, look at the sentence structure and the function of the word.