service
word
Definition
Work done to help people, such as in businesses, restaurants, or the public sector. Can also mean a religious ceremony or a system that provides something useful (like bus service).
Usage & Nuances
'Service' is very broad: 'customer service', 'public service', 'military service'. In hospitality, 'good/bad service' refers to staff behavior and efficiency. In religion: 'church service'. Used for both countable and uncountable contexts ('a service', 'the service'). Not usually used for physical goods, but for help/work done or systems provided.
Example Sentences
The service at this hotel is excellent.
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We offer free delivery service.
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He goes to church service every Sunday.
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Their customer service really helped me solve my problem.
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The train service will be interrupted this weekend.
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He finished his military service last year.
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