What part of speech is the word accused?

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

* Verb: This is the most common use of the word. It means to blame someone for a crime or wrongdoing.

* Adjective: This usage describes someone who is being formally charged with a crime. For example, "The accused man pleaded not guilty."

* Noun: This usage refers to the person who is being accused of a crime. For example, "The accused was found guilty."

To determine the correct part of speech, you need to look at how the word is used in a sentence.