service
Translation
service, assistance, system, ceremony
Examples
The customer service was excellent.
The customer service was excellent.
The train service is very reliable.
The train service is very reliable.
He attended the morning service at church.
He attended the morning service at church.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) service The hotel offers excellent service.
a/the ((noun)) service The city has a good bus service.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistance, help, duty, work; Antonyms: disservice, harm
Etymology
From Latin 'servitium' (slavery), from 'servus' (slave). The meaning evolved from 'the work of a slave' to 'assistance' or 'duty'.
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'server' in a restaurant provides 'service' to the customers.