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)
noun, as in the act of public worship following prescribed rules
noun, as in a force that is a branch of the armed forces
noun, as in the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
noun, as in periodic maintenance on a car or machine
noun, as in tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
noun, as in the act of mating by male animals
noun, as in (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
verb, as in mate with
Opposites of service
What does service mean?18
verb
be used by; as of a utility“The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
mate with“male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”
make fit for use“service my truck”
noun
Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
the act of public worship following prescribed rules“the Sunday service”
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
a means of serving“of no avail”
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone“he accepted service of the subpoena”
periodic maintenance on a car or machine“it was time for an overhaul on the tractor”
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
the act of mating by male animals“the bull was worth good money in servicing fees”
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play“his powerful serves won the game”
work done by one person or group that benefits another“budget separately for goods and services”
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”
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
employment in or work for another“he retired after 30 years of service”
(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
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
Show 40 near rhymes
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