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What part of speech is the word slipped?

The word "slipped" can be either a verb or an adjective.

Verb: It is the past tense of the verb "slip," meaning to slide or move unintentionally.

Example: "The book slipped out of my hand."

Adjective: It can also be used as an adjective, meaning something that is loose or easy to move.

Example: "The door had a slipped hinge."

To determine the part of speech, you need to look at the context in which the word is used.

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