English dictionary
service
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
noun
- periodic maintenance on a car or machine
noun
- the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
noun
- (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
noun
- work done by one person or group that benefits another
noun
- (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of their lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to them
noun
- employment in or work for another
noun
- the act of mating by male animals
noun
- the act of public worship following prescribed rules
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- an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance
noun
- tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
noun
- a means of serving
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- a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
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- a force that is a branch of the armed forces
verb
- make fit for use
verb
- mate with
verb
- be used by; as of a utility
Example sentences
that restaurant has excellent service
it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
he accepted service of the subpoena
his powerful serves won the game
budget separately for goods and services
he retired after 30 years of service
the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
the Sunday service
he did them a service
of no avail
there's no help for it
service my truck
the washing machine needs to be serviced
male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
The garage served to shelter his horses