WordCmp.com

mate vs serve

serve vs mate

mate and serve both are nouns.

mate and serve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mate Yes No Yes No
serve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, serve is a hyponym of mate; that is, serve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mate:
  • mate: engage in sexual intercourse
  • serve: mate with
mate (noun) serve (noun)
a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
an exact duplicate
South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate
a person's partner in marriage
the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
informal term for a friend of the same sex
a fellow member of a team
South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
one of a pair
mate (verb) serve (verb)
place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
engage in sexual intercourse put the ball into play
bring two objects, ideas, or people together 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 mate and serve

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.