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What part of speech is sleep in the expression to go a verb or noun?

In the expression "to go to sleep," "sleep" is a noun.

Here's why:

* "To go" is a verb, indicating an action.

* "To sleep" is the object of the verb "go", meaning it's the thing you are going to do.

* Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas, and sleep is an idea or state of being.

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