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Synonyms & Similar Words
assistance
help
support
aid
care
maintenance
repair
work
duty
attendance
ministry
ministration
succor
relief
comfort
convenience
utility
facilitation
provision
supply
catering
servicing
upkeep
preservation
protection
serving
waiting
tending
nursing
caring
sustenance
backup
reinforcement
bolstering
augmenting
supplementing
accommodation
hospitality
courtesy
politeness
civility
consideration
kindness
benevolence
generosity
altruism
philanthropy
charity
Meaning of Service
The primary meaning of the word "service" is an act of helping or doing work for someone.
Definitions
- An act of helping or doing work for someone
- A system or organization providing a particular type of help or work
- A formal ceremony, especially a religious one
- A set of dishes, cutlery, or other equipment for a particular purpose
Etymology of Service
The word "service" originates from the Old French word "servise", which is derived from the Latin word "servitium", meaning "slavery" or "servitude"
Historically, the word referred to a condition of being a servant or a slave, but its meaning has evolved over time to include various forms of help, work, or ceremonies
Example Uses
- The hotel provided excellent service to its guests
- The company offers a wide range of services, including maintenance and repair
- The church held a special service to commemorate the anniversary of its founding
- The new employee is still in service training and will start working next week
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
neglect
indifference
disregard
inattention
abandonment
desertion
rejection
refusal
denial
hindrance
obstruction
impediment
blockage
barrier
opposition
resistance
hostility
aggression
harm
injury
damage
mistreatment
abuse
exploitation
enslavement
oppression
tyranny
dictatorship
autocracy
despotism
cruelty
brutality
savagery
ferocity