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What part of speech is withhold?

"Withhold" can be both a verb and an adjective.

Verb: This is the most common use. It means to refuse to give something, or to keep something back.

Example: "The company withheld his salary until he completed the project."

Adjective: This use is less common and usually refers to something that is held back or kept secret.

Example: "The information was withheld from the public due to security concerns."

Therefore, the part of speech for "withhold" depends on its context in a sentence.

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