In which set can each word be used as a noun, adjective and verb?
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Counter, light, pat, clear
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Delegate, defeat, temporary, tertiary
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Chronic, incumbency, parent, proponent
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Topic, alacrity, android, auditory
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Low, clean, delegate, irate
The word counter can be a noun, an adjective and a verb. As a noun it refers to a table over which business is transacted; to counter (verb) is to speak in response; as an adjective counter means opposite. Example: counter clockwise. The word clear can be a verb, an adjective and a noun. As an adjective clear means obvious; to clear is to empty a place; the noun clear is mainly used in the phrase ‘in the clear’. The word light can be a verb, an adjective and a noun. Light (noun) is the brightness that allows us to see things; light (adjective) means very bright; to light is to start to burn. The word pat can be a verb, an adjective and a noun. To pat is to touch someone gently; a pat (noun) is a gentle touch; pat excuses (adjective) are those excuses that have been used too many times.