do vs serve

do and serve both are nouns.

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

As verbs, do and serve are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of do include answer, suffice.

As verbs, serve is a hyponym of do; that is, serve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than do:

As verbs, do and serve are synonyms defined as:

do (noun)	serve (noun)
an uproarious party	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization

do (verb)	serve (verb)
arrange attractively	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	put the ball into play
create or design, often in a certain way	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
carry out or perform an action	help to some food; help with food or drink
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally	deliver a warrant or summons to someone
travel or traverse (a distance)	mate with
engage in	be used by; as of a utility
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions	work for, or be a servant to
carry on or function	devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
get (something) done	do military service
proceed or get along	spend time in prison or in a labor camp
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity	contribute or conduce to
spend time in prison or in a labor camp	promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
	serve a purpose, role, or function
	be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity