service — the action of helping or doing work for someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of helping or doing work for someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Korean meaning: 서비스, 봉사
Korean pronunciation: 서-비스 (강세: 서)
Example Sentences
- The Wi-Fi service at this cafe is so slow that snails could deliver messages faster.
- My phone is out of service, so I'm living like it's 1995.
- The postal service delivers letters to every corner of the country.
service
NOUN//ˈsɜːrvɪs//
the action of helping or doing work for someone
💡 Concept
A waiter provides excellent service by delivering food to customers
🎵 Rhyme
Though nervous, he serves with purpose!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsɜːrvɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɜːvɪs/
🌳Etymology
Rootserv
Suffix--ice
Origin
라틴어 'servitium'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '노예 상태'를 의미했다. 시간이 지나면서 '봉사, 도움'이라는 긍정적인 의미로 발전했다.
🎵Rhyme
nervouspurpose
nervous
purpose
🔗Collocations
customer service
public service
provide service
military service
service charge
room service
out of service
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The Wi-Fi service at this cafe is so slow that snails could deliver messages faster.”
😄 Fun example
“My phone is out of service, so I'm living like it's 1995.”
“The postal service delivers letters to every corner of the country.”
“She has dedicated her life to public service.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
assistancehelpsupportaidcare
Antonyms
disserviceharmhindrance
Related
serveservantserverserviceable
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