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What part of speech is the word nervous?

The word "nervous" is an adjective.

Here's why:

* Describes a noun: It describes a state of being, such as a person feeling "nervous" or a situation being "nervous".

* Modifies a noun: It can be used directly before a noun, like "nervous energy" or "a nervous laugh".

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