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Served: meaning, definitions and examples

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served

 

[ sษœหrvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food service

The word 'served' is the past tense of the verb 'serve', which means to present food or drink to someone. It can also refer to providing assistance or helping someone in a particular capacity. In formal settings, it implies the act of providing meals or beverages as part of hospitality. Additionally, it can relate to serving in a military context, where it means to fulfill one's duties or responsibilities while in service. The term is widely used in both casual and formal dining situations.

Synonyms

delivered, offered, presented

Examples of usage

  • The waiter served the main course.
  • She served her guests drinks.
  • He served in the army for five years.
Context #2 | Verb

sports context

'Served' can also refer to the action of throwing a ball to start a game or point in sports like tennis or volleyball. In this context, it involves a specific technique and strategy that can be critical to the game's outcome. The serve is generally a player's first opportunity to score points, making the execution of a good serve essential to success in the sport.

Synonyms

delivered, pitched, threw

Examples of usage

  • She served an ace in the final match.
  • The player served the ball quickly.
  • He practiced his serve for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "served" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น servido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคตเคพ เค•เฅ€ เค—เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช serviert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disajikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะฐะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serwowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆไพ›ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท servi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ servido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sunulan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๊ณต๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podรกno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podรกvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆไพ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postreลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณnustaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qdim edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ servido

Etymology

The word 'serve' comes from the Latin word 'servire,' which means 'to serve, be of service.' This Latin root relates to the concept of providing or performing duties for someone else. The term evolved through Old French 'server' before entering Middle English as 'serven.' Its usage broadened over the centuries to encompass various forms of assistance, hospitality, and military service. By the 15th century, 'serve' was commonly used in the context of providing food and drink, reflecting the societal importance of hospitality in medieval culture. The nuances of 'served' continue to expand in modern English, illustrating the versatile nature of the term across numerous contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #993 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.