Service has 22 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Verb · Proper Noun
work done by one person or group that benefits another
"budget separately for goods and services"
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
"the Sunday service"
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
"The local utility company, which provides essential water and electricity services under strict state regulation, announced new rate changes after the regulatory board approved its latest filing."
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
"After graduating from college, she decided to join the service to serve her country as an officer in the navy."
Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
"The reader was struck by Service's vivid descriptions of the harsh winters and gold rush fever in his memoirs."
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
"The antique silver service was so heavy that it required two people to carry it from the dining room."
(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
"The charter explicitly outlined that the knight's service included providing forty days of military aid each year in exchange for holding the manor."
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"
An act of being of assistance to someone.
"The old service tree at the edge of the property provided perfect shade for our afternoon picnic."
Service tree.
In plain English: A service is something you do for someone else to help them or make their life easier.
"The hotel offers free breakfast to all guests as part of their service."
Usage: Use this noun when referring to an official duty or professional help provided by employees, such as customer service or public services. It is often confused with the verb form in phrases like "in service," which means currently employed rather than performing a specific act of kindness.
To serve.
"The waiter quickly placed the food on our table to serve us."
In plain English: To serve means to help someone by giving them what they need, like waiting on customers at a restaurant.
"The hotel staff will service all the rooms before check-in tomorrow."
A surname.
"The new manager, Mr. Service, greeted every customer with a warm smile."
The word service entered English from the French verb for "to serve," originally meaning a servant or slave before evolving to describe acts of assistance. It replaced an older Germanic term and has retained its core sense of duty throughout its history in the language.