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What part of speech is foot?

"Foot" can be several parts of speech depending on how it's used in a sentence:

* Noun: This is the most common usage, referring to the part of the body that allows walking.

* Example: "The baby took its first steps, using its tiny feet."

* Noun: It can also refer to a unit of measurement, typically for length.

* Example: "The room is twelve feet wide."

* Verb: "Foot" can be used as a verb meaning "to tread on" or "to touch with the foot".

* Example: "He footed the bill for dinner."

* Adjective: While less common, "foot" can be used as an adjective describing something related to the foot.

* Example: "He bought foot powder to help with his sweaty feet."

So, the specific part of speech depends on the context of the sentence.

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