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act as vs serve

serve vs act as

act as is not a noun while serve is a noun.

act as and serve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act as No No Yes No
serve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, serve is a hypernym of act as; that is, serve is a word with a broader meaning than act as:
  • act as: function as or act like
  • serve: serve a purpose, role, or function
Other hypernyms of act as include function.
act as (noun) serve (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
act as (verb) serve (verb)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
function as or act like put the ball into play
provide (usually but not necessarily food)
help to some food; help with food or drink
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
mate with
be used by; as of a utility
work for, or be a servant to
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
Difference between act as and serve

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