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What part of speech is the word wire?

The word "wire" can be several parts of speech, depending on its context:

* Noun: A thin, flexible strand of metal used for conducting electricity or transmitting information.

* Example: "The electrician ran a new wire to the outlet."

* Verb: To send a message or information by telegraph or email.

* Example: "I wired my parents the good news."

* Verb: To connect or fasten with wire.

* Example: "The package was wired shut."

So, without more context, it's impossible to say for sure which part of speech "wire" is.

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