act vs serve

act and serve both are nouns.

act and serve both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
serve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, serve is a hypernym of act; that is, serve is a word with a broader meaning than act:

act: discharge one's duties
serve: do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function

act (noun)	serve (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	serve (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	put the ball into play
discharge one's duties	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
play a role or part	help to some food; help with food or drink
perform on a stage or theater	deliver a warrant or summons to someone
behave unnaturally or affectedly	mate with
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)	be used by; as of a utility
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected	work for, or be a servant to
be suitable for theatrical performance	devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
	do military service
	spend time in prison or in a labor camp
	contribute or conduce to
	promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
	serve a purpose, role, or function
	be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

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