* Adjective: Describing something as authentic or real.
* Example: "She has a genuine interest in art."
* Noun: Referring to the quality of being authentic.
* Example: "The painting is a genuine masterpiece."
* Adverb: Meaning "truly" or "really". This usage is less common.
* Example: "He is genuinely sorry for his mistake."
To determine the correct part of speech, look at the context of the sentence.