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Is the word coming a verb?

Yes, "coming" can be a verb. It is the present participle of the verb "come".

Here are some examples:

* The train is coming. (present progressive)

* She is coming to the party. (present progressive)

* I have been coming here for years. (present perfect progressive)

However, "coming" can also be used as a noun or an adjective, depending on the context.

Here are some examples:

* The coming year will be exciting. (adjective)

* He is the coming man in our industry. (adjective)

* The coming of spring is always a welcome event. (noun)

To determine whether "coming" is a verb, noun, or adjective, you need to look at the context of the sentence and how it is used.

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