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couple vs serve

serve vs couple

couple and serve both are nouns.

couple and serve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
couple Yes No Yes No
serve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, serve is a hyponym of couple; that is, serve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than couple:
  • couple: engage in sexual intercourse
  • serve: mate with
couple (noun) serve (noun)
a pair who associate with one another (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
a pair of people who live together
(physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines
two items of the same kind
a small indefinite number
couple (verb) serve (verb)
engage in sexual intercourse do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
link together put the ball into play
bring two objects, ideas, or people together provide (usually but not necessarily food)
form a pair or pairs 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 couple and serve

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