noun
- Work done by one person or group that benefits another.
- usage: "budget separately for goods and services"
- synonyms: service
- An act of help or assistance.
- usage: "he did them a service"
- synonyms: service
- The act of public worship following prescribed rules.
- usage: "the Sunday service"
- synonyms: service, religious service, divine service
- A company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation.
- synonyms: service
- Employment in or work for another.
- usage: "he retired after 30 years of service"
- synonyms: service
- A force that is a branch of the armed forces.
- synonyms: military service, armed service, service
- Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958.
- synonyms: Service, Robert William Service
- A means of serving.
- usage: "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
- Tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table.
- synonyms: service, table service
- The act of mating by male animals.
- usage: "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees"
- Law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him.
- synonyms: service
- Sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play. (
- usage: "his powerful serves won the game"
- The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone.
- usage: "he accepted service of the subpoena"
- synonyms: service, serving, service of process
- Periodic maintenance on a car or machine.
- usage: "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
- synonyms: overhaul, inspection and repair, service
- The performance of duties by a waiter or servant.
- usage: "that restaurant has excellent service"
- synonyms: service
- Performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others.
- usage: "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"
verb
- Be used by; as of a utility.
- usage: "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"
- Make fit for use.
- usage: "service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
- synonyms: service
- Mate with.
- usage: "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"
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