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Is shouted an adjective or a noun?

"Shouted" is the past participle of the verb "shout". It can function as:

* Adjective: Describing something that was shouted.

* Example: "He gave a shouted warning."

* Part of a verb phrase: Combined with a helping verb to form a verb tense.

* Example: "He had shouted at the top of his lungs."

* Noun: A rarer use, referring to an act of shouting.

* Example: "The shouted were loud enough to be heard from across the street." (This is uncommon and could sound awkward.)

In most cases, "shouted" functions as an adjective or part of a verb phrase.

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