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Meaning of the word service in English

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service

US /ˈsɝː.vɪs/
UK /ˈsɝː.vɪs/
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Noun

1.

the action of helping or doing work for someone

Example:
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The hotel provides excellent room service.
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He dedicated his life to public service.
Synonym:
aidassistancehelpsupportwork
2.

a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities

Example:
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The bus service runs every 15 minutes.
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Internet service was interrupted due to a power outage.
Synonym:
utilityprovisionsystem
3.

the act of serving God, a deity, or a religious cause

Example:
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They attended a Sunday morning church service.
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The missionary dedicated his life to God's service.
Synonym:
worshipdevotionriteceremony

Verb

1.

perform duties or work for (someone or an organization)

Example:
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He has been serving the company for over 20 years.
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The soldier served his country with honor.
Synonym:
work forbe employed bybe in the service of
2.

present (food or drink) to someone

Example:
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The waiter served us our meal.
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Coffee is served with breakfast.
Synonym:
presentofferprovidedish up
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