What part of speech is “am”
Verb
Definition:
the word 'am' modifies the verb 'be'. This form is typically used to describe the present tense and refers to pronoun 'I.'
Rules:
when used as a noun, 'am' should always be preceded by an auxiliary verb (e.g., 'I am'). The word itself cannot be used standalone.
Examples:
1. I am doing my best.
2. I am the boss.