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What part of speech is as in or

"As" and "or" can be several different parts of speech, depending on their function in a sentence. Here's a breakdown:

As

* Preposition: Indicates a relationship or comparison, often followed by a noun or pronoun.

* Example: "He works as a doctor."

* Conjunction: Introduces a clause that shows comparison or similarity.

* Example: "She sings as well as her sister."

* Adverb: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, degree, or time.

* Example: "The car drove as fast as it could."

Or

* Conjunction: Connects words, phrases, or clauses, indicating an alternative or choice.

* Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?"

* Interjection: Expresses a strong emotion, often used in informal writing.

* Example: "Oh, or maybe I should just stay home."

It's important to look at the context of the sentence to determine the specific part of speech of "as" or "or."

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