service
|ser/vice|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrvɪs/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːvɪs/
help or work for others
Etymology
Etymology Information
'service' originates from Old French 'servise', from Latin 'servitium', meaning 'slavery, servitude'.
Historical Evolution
'servitium' transformed into the Old French word 'servise', and eventually became the modern English word 'service'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'slavery or servitude', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'help or work done for others'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of helping or doing work for someone.
The restaurant is known for its excellent service.
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Noun 2
a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities.
The city provides a reliable bus service.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35