verbπShare(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink)."The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "servicejobbusinessfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (someone) in a given manner."My teacher is serving the class fairly, giving everyone a chance to speak. "attitudeactionservicejobhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be suitor to; to be the lover of."My brother is serving a girl in his class. "humanpersonfamilyactionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be effective."The new teaching method is serving its purpose well; the students are understanding the material more easily. "functionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver a document."The teacher is serving the important announcement letter to the class. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead off with the first delivery over the net in tennis, volleyball, ping pong, badminton etc."The student served the ball powerfully, putting the team in a good position to win the match. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copulate with (of male animals); to cover."The rooster served the hen early this morning. "animalsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in military service."My uncle is currently serving in the army. "militaryservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work, to operate (a weapon)."The soldier expertly served his rifle during the training exercise. "militaryweaponworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work through (a given period of time in prison, a sentence)."The prisoner is serving a five-year sentence for theft. "lawtimeactionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind spun yarn etc. tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather."The sailor served the thick rope with twine to protect it from the rough waves. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform (a public obligation)."The student council members are serving on the food committee this year. "governmentpoliticsjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide crack cocaine (to), usually by selling, dealing, or distributing."The suspect was arrested for serving crack cocaine to teenagers in the park. "policelawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to serve."The waiter's serving of the food was slow, causing everyone to get impatient. "serviceactionjobfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone."The serving of spaghetti was large enough for two people. "foodamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it."The electrician carefully wrapped the serving around the electrical cord to prevent damage. "materialelectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat or who serves or serve."a serving-girl"servicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading