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serving

noun

The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsɜːvɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

    “He accepted service of the subpoena”

noun

  1. An individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

    “The helpings were all small”

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Example Sentences

He accepted service of the subpoena
The helpings were all small
His portion was larger than hers
There's enough for two servings each

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