noun
work done by one person or group that benefits another
Examples
- budget separately for goods and services
noun
an act of help or assistance
Examples
- he did them a service
noun
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
Synonyms
religious service
divine service
Examples
- the Sunday service
noun
a company or agency that performs a public service
Examples
- subject to government regulation
noun
employment in or work for another
Examples
- he retired after 30 years of service
noun
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
Synonyms
military service
armed service
noun
Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
Synonyms
Robert William Service
noun
a means of serving
Synonyms
Examples
- of no avail
- there's no help for it
noun
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
Synonyms
table service
noun
the act of mating by male animals
Synonyms
Examples
- the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
noun
(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
noun
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
Synonyms
Examples
- his powerful serves won the game
noun
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
Synonyms
Examples
- he accepted service of the subpoena
noun
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
Synonyms
Examples
- it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
noun
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
Examples
- that restaurant has excellent service
verb
be used by
Synonyms
Examples
- as of a utility
- The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
- The garage served to shelter his horses
verb
make fit for use
Examples
- service my truck
- the washing machine needs to be serviced
verb
mate with
Synonyms
Examples
- male animals serve the females for breeding purposes