service
- noun
- /ˈsɜrvɪs/
- There's a service station.
- a service station
- basic service
- repair service
So that afternoon, we went to the car service.
- So that afternoon, we went to the car service.
- I keep tabs on what I spend on car service now.
- And then when I had to bring it to, when I had to bring it to the service, put it in the bin.
Examples
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What did that man ask you in the service station?
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The rusty Chevy glides to a stop in a parking space near the service entrance.
Fiction book (1996) -
"Thanks for your help." "Glad to be of service," the agent said.
Fiction book (1991) -
And he says, "Do you think two grand would be enough to cover the service?"
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Zara has launched a repair service for their clothing.
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Rick says they hope to put the original three-mile drainage system back into service starting this summer.
Academic text (2011) -
It's a full-service building.
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And so we add components to the antifreeze to reduce the rate of corrosion to lengthen the service lifetime of the vehicle.
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The mechanic performed a full service on my car to ensure it was running smoothly.
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Regular service of your vehicle can prevent costly repairs in the future.
Synonyms
Keeping something in good working order by checking and fixing it regularly
The work and cost to keep something in good condition
A regular set of checks and repairs to keep machines working
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
A United States government group that protects the president and vice president and investigates fake money
Unpaid work to help people in the local area, sometimes required by law or done for charity
- Specialized
A group that gathers and studies secret information for a government
A United States government agency that gives weather forecasts and warnings
- Formal
Government workers who run public services, are not in the military or courts, and are usually chosen by exams
Part of the economy that provides services instead of making things, like hotels or hospitals
- Formal
A part of the U.S. government that collects federal taxes and makes sure people follow tax laws
- Formal
A United States government group that manages national parks, monuments, and protected places
A level where staff do many things for customers, like pumping gas or helping at a hotel
The part of the United States Department of State with diplomats who work in embassies and consulates abroad
- Literature
A company that collects news and sends it to newspapers or TV stations
- Specialized
An elevator that staff use to move things like large boxes between floors
- Specialized
An entrance at the back of a building used by staff, for deliveries, or to take out rubbish
A former United States government office that handled immigration and becoming a citizen
A business that provides services like event planning or computer work to other companies for a fee
The part of a company that helps customers with problems and fixes products
A matching set of plates, knives, and sometimes glasses that you use to serve a formal meal
- Formal
A service that people need for health, safety and daily care, like healthcare or water
- Formal
A United States system that registers men and can require them to join the military
A government agency in the United Kingdom that protects the country from spies and other internal threats
- Formal
A government agency that delivers letters and packages across the United States
A government service that collects, sorts, and delivers mail across the United States
- Formal
A high military medal given to United States Army soldiers for very brave actions in battle
- Specialized
A piece of software that runs in the background to help other apps or the system
- Formal
A government group that protects the US president, vice president, their families, visiting leaders, and stops people making fake money
An official system that sends letters and packages between places, often run by the government
Government officials who represent their country abroad, for example ambassadors
A college or university program that gives classes and advice to people who are not regular students
A government group in Iraq that gathers secret information and runs secret operations to protect the country
- Texting
A website or app that helps people connect and share messages and photos
The main agency in Russia that handles security inside the country and spying
- Formal
A US government agency that registers men for possible military service
A small, highly trained group of British soldiers who do secret, dangerous missions
- Formal
A US government agency that protects wild animals, fish, and their habitats
A United States government agency that protects the president, other top officials, and investigates money crimes
A group that protects children and gives them social help and job training
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Service (for a vehicle or machine) comes from the same root as serve, from Latin servire 'to serve', and here it means the careful attention given to a machine; so a car 'service' is the regular care and repair that keeps it working.