What part of speech is beloved?

"Beloved" can be a few different parts of speech depending on how it's used in a sentence:

* Adjective: Describing something that is loved or cherished.

* Example: "The beloved dog was a loyal companion."

* Verb (past participle): Used to describe something that is loved.

* Example: "The book was beloved by readers of all ages."

* Noun: Referring to a person who is loved or cherished.

* Example: "She was the beloved of the king."

So, it's important to look at the sentence to determine the correct part of speech.