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- pronunciation:
- suhr
vihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of helping.
He provides many services as a coach.- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, help
- similar words:
- accommodation, turn
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| definition 2: |
the act of one who serves, such as a waiter, repair person, or government worker.
We needed the service of an auto mechanic. |
| definition 3: |
a government department.
I work for the foreign service in the State Department.- similar words:
- bureau
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| definition 4: |
any work done for another.
We offered our services to the neighborhood clean-up team.- synonyms:
- job, work
- similar words:
- assistance
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| definition 5: |
work done for the public.
He opened a clinic for health services. |
| definition 6: |
the armed forces; military.
He was in the service after high school.- synonyms:
- armed forces, military
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| definition 7: |
a religious ceremony.
We went to the evening service at our church.- similar words:
- church
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| definition 8: |
a set of items used for serving and eating food.
The china service was a gift from my grandmother.- synonyms:
- set
- similar words:
- china
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| related words: |
benefit, bureau, ceremony, exercise, prayer, provision, use |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
services, servicing, serviced |
| definition: |
to repair and to keep in working order.
My father was able to service our washing machine.- synonyms:
- fix, repair
- similar words:
- adjust, maintain, restore, tune
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| related words: |
overhaul |
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