serves
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Is serves a Scrabble word?
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of serves?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in playExamples: "his powerful serves won the game"Synonyms: serve, service
2. (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lordSynonyms: helot, serf, villein
verb (English)
1. serve a purpose, role, or functionExamples: "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"Synonyms: function, serve
2. do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific functionExamples: "He served as head of the department for three years"; "She served in Congress for two terms"Synonyms: serve
3. contribute or conduce toExamples: "The scandal served to increase his popularity"Synonyms: serve
4. be used by; as of a utilityExamples: "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"Synonyms: serve, service
5. help to some food; help with food or drinkExamples: "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"Synonyms: help, serve
6. provide (usually but not necessarily food)Examples: "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"Synonyms: dish, dish out, dish up, serve, serve up
Definition source: Wiktionary