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service

/ˈsɝ.vɪs/noun, verb2 syllables

Service means: be used by; as of a utility.

Synonyms for service20

noun, as in Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

Robert W. Service, Robert William Service

noun, as in the act of public worship following prescribed rules

religious service, divine service

noun, as in a force that is a branch of the armed forces

military service, armed service

noun, as in a means of serving

noun, as in the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

serving, service of process

noun, as in periodic maintenance on a car or machine

overhaul, inspection and repair

noun, as in tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

table service

noun, as in the act of mating by male animals

servicing

noun, as in (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

verb, as in be used by; as of a utility

verb, as in mate with

also used for service

attend, wait on, go to bed with, sleep with

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Opposites of service

disservice

What does service mean?18

verb

1

be used by; as of a utility“The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”

2

mate with“male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”

3

make fit for use“service my truck”

noun

1

Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

2

the act of public worship following prescribed rules“the Sunday service”

3

a force that is a branch of the armed forces

4

a means of serving“of no avail”

5

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone“he accepted service of the subpoena”

6

periodic maintenance on a car or machine“it was time for an overhaul on the tractor”

7

tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

8

the act of mating by male animals“the bull was worth good money in servicing fees”

9

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play“his powerful serves won the game”

10

work done by one person or group that benefits another“budget separately for goods and services”

11

an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance“he did them a service”

12

a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

13

employment in or work for another“he retired after 30 years of service”

14

(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

15

the performance of duties by a waiter or servant“that restaurant has excellent service”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with service?1

two syllables

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Service in a sentence

  • The food is good, and service is good here.kroko
  • Is management really going to consider our bonus, or was that just lip service?sundown
  • Gas is a little cheaper with self-service, now that deregulation is kicking in.AlanF_US
  • The food is very good, and the same is true of the service.sundown
  • Given a high level of bond issues, the cost to service them will increase.unknown
  • If you don't like the service, don't leave a tip.darinmex
  • I've got two cars, but they're both out of service.FeuDRenais2
  • He set the table with cups, saucers, plates and service plates.Dejo

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of service

as a noun

plural
services

as a verb

past tense
serviced
present participle
servicing
third-person singular
services
past participle
serviced