let vs serve

let and serve both are nouns.

let and serve both are verbs.

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

As nouns, serve is a hypernym of let; that is, serve is a word with a broader meaning than let:

let: a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
serve: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

Other hypernyms of let include service.

let (noun)	serve (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

let (verb)	serve (verb)
leave unchanged	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition	put the ball into play
actively cause something to happen	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
consent to, give permission; permit	help to some food; help with food or drink
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract	deliver a warrant or summons to someone
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen	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 let and serve

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