services
Translation
public services, the armed forces, amenities, plural of service
Examples
The government provides essential services.
The government provides essential services.
He served in the armed services.
He served in the armed services.
The hotel offers many services.
The hotel offers many services.
Grammar Patterns
((essential/public/financial ~)) systems that provide something for the public. The government provides essential services.
((the armed/security ~)) the military forces of a country. He served in the armed services.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amenities, facilities, utilities
Etymology
The plural form of 'service'. From Latin 'servitium'.
Memory Tips
Remember this is the plural of 'service', but it often refers to large-scale systems like 'emergency services' (police, fire) or 'financial services' (banks).