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service

[sur-vis] / ˈsɜr vɪs /
NOUN
aid, help
Synonyms
STRONGEST
account assistance benefit business duty employment maintenance office supply use utility work
STRONG
advantage applicability appropriateness avail check courtesy dispensation employ favor fitness indulgence kindness labor ministration overhaul relevance serviceability servicing usefulness value
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hindrance hurt loss unemployment
STRONG
disadvantage disfavor inappropriateness
WEAK
damage disservice injury
NOUN
rite of a church
Synonyms
STRONGEST
function
STRONG
ceremonial ceremony formality liturgy observance ritual sermon worship
Antonyms
WEAK
damage disservice hurt injury
NOUN
time in military operation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
duty
STRONG
action combat fighting stint
WEAK
active duty
Antonyms
STRONG
peace surrender
WEAK
damage disservice hurt injury

Example Sentences

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The return of Glen Sannox means the busy Arran route again has a two ferry service, provided sailings are not disrupted by the weekend weather.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2013, PayPal acquired the fintech company Braintree, which owned the social payment service Venmo, giving PayPal an edge in mobile commerce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Tesla launched a robo-taxi service in Austin, Texas, in June and plans to expand service to nine cities in the first half of 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Coffee giant seeks to reward baristas for service, sales goals in chain turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s another part of the contract—it’s not only staying out of trouble and finishing the community service and paying the restitution, but I also have to stay in school and keep my grades up.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.