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- pronunciation:
- suhr
vihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of helping.
The boy showed me the way to the hotel, and I thanked him for his service.- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, help, ministration
- similar words:
- accommodation, turn
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| definition 2: |
the collective acts of one who serves, such as a waiter, repair person, or government employee.
The restaurant's food is very good, and the service is excellent as well.We had to take the car in for service last week.The president thanked the soldiers for their service to the country. |
| definition 3: |
a government department.
the foreign service- similar words:
- bureau
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| definition 4: |
any work performed for a person or organization.
We offered our services to the neighborhood clean-up team.She was honored for her years of service to the community.- synonyms:
- job, labor, work
- similar words:
- assistance, pay
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| definition 5: |
the provision of accommodation, communication, or transportation to the public.
There is no telephone or electrical service in the mountain areas.- synonyms:
- utilities
- similar words:
- provision
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| definition 6: |
(usu. pl.) any duties performed for the public, esp. of a professional nature.
The city offers free health services for the very poor. |
| definition 7: |
the armed forces; military.
He went into the service after high school.- synonyms:
- armed forces, military
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| definition 8: |
a ceremony of religious worship.
We went to the evening service at our church.- similar words:
- benediction, church, office, worship
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| definition 9: |
a set of dishes, utensils, or cutlery.
She always uses her good silver service for holiday dinners.- synonyms:
- set
- similar words:
- china
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| definition 10: |
a business or agency that provides service to an institution or other business, or the service they provide.
When the students are ill, they go to the health service.The school decided to go with a different food service this year.How much does the restaurant pay for laundry service each month? |
| related words: |
bargain, barter, benefit, bureau, ceremony, convenience, devotion, employ, exercise, liturgy, observance, office, prayer, provision, use, wear |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or used by servants or those employed as waiters, janitors, and the like.
the service elevator |
| definition 2: |
of or relating to those who repair and maintain equipment or facilities.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
services, servicing, serviced |
| definition 1: |
to repair and maintain in working order.
- synonyms:
- fix, repair
- similar words:
- adjust, maintain, restore, tune
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| definition 2: |
to make payments of interest on (a debt).
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| related words: |
overhaul |
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