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Can you tell me some examples of nouns that can be transformed into verb forms? (just like a vaccine and vaccinate!)

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Rebecca

There are many nouns which can be used as verbs (and vice versa) in English. In fact, a word can be both a noun and a verb. There are many words that can be used to name a person, place, or thing and also describe an action. For example, if you're going fishing, you'll need bait. Once you find an earthworm, you can use it to bait your hook. If it's hot while you're fishing, you might get thirsty for a drink. If you brought drinks in a cooler with you, you can drink the drink that you brought! There are many, many more examples of words that can be both nouns and verbs Ex: Let's exit through the back exit. Ex: I don't think that fly knows how to fly. Ex: He parked in the park. Ex: My package has been shipped by ship.

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