serves Meaning & Definition
/sɝvz/
What Does Serves Mean?
Serves is used as a verb meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of serve. As a noun, it means plural of serve. As a noun, it means An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
Word Facts for Serves
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sɝvz/ |
| Synonyms | service, serving and attend |
| Antonyms | receive |
Serves Definition (Verb)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of serve
Serves as a Noun
- plural of serve
His serves did not clear the volleyball net.
Noun
- An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.
Whose serve is it?
- A portion of food or drink, a serving.
Verb
- (personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).
- To treat (someone) in a given manner.
- To be suitor to; to be the lover of.
- To be effective.
- To deliver a document.
- To lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc.
- To copulate with (of male animals); to cover.
- To be in military service.
- To work, to operate (a weapon).
- To work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence).
- To wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather.
- To perform (a public obligation).
I've received a summons for jury duty. It says I serve one day or one trial.
- To provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing.
Synonyms of Serves
Serves synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Serves
Serves in a Sentence
His serves did not clear the volleyball net.
Whose serve is it?
I've received a summons for jury duty. It says I serve one day or one trial.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Serves
Frequently Asked Questions About Serves
Is serves a verb or a noun?
Serves is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for serves?
You can replace serves with words such as service, serving and attend. See the full list of serves synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of serves?
The opposite of serves is receive.