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On the previous sentence, "sample" seems a noun, but is "sample" a verb in this sentence?

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Rebecca

Yes, in this sentence, "sample" is a verb whereas in the previous sentence, "sample" is a noun. To "sample" something as a verb means to try something or take a sample. Ex: Can I sample the chocolate ice cream? Ex: The company sent me a free sample of their product.

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