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What part of speech is the word condemned?

The word "condemned" can be either a verb (past participle) or an adjective.

Here's how to tell which one it is:

* Verb (past participle): When used as a verb, "condemned" indicates an action that has already happened. It's often used in the passive voice.

* Example: The building was condemned for safety reasons.

* Adjective: When used as an adjective, "condemned" describes something as being in a state of disapproval or being deemed unfit for use.

* Example: The condemned prisoner awaited his execution.

To determine the part of speech, you need to look at its context within the sentence.

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