What part of speech is the word leaves?

The word "leaves" can be two different parts of speech, depending on the context:

* Noun: It refers to the flat, green parts of a plant that grow from stems and branches.

* Example: "The leaves on the tree are turning red."

* Verb: It is the third-person singular present tense of the verb "to leave," meaning to go away from a place.

* Example: "The train leaves at 5:00 p.m."

To determine which part of speech it is, you need to look at the sentence it is used in.