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self-service vs service

service vs self-service

self-service and service both are nouns.

self-service is an adjective but service is not an adjective.

self-service is not a verb while service is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-service Yes Yes No No
service Yes No Yes No
As nouns, service is a hypernym of self-service; that is, service is a word with a broader meaning than self-service:
  • self-service: the practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria)
  • service: the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
self-service (noun) service (noun)
the practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria) an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
the act of mating by male animals
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
employment in or work for another
work done by one person or group that benefits another
(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
a means of serving
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
self-service (adjective) service (adjective)
of or denoting an establishment (a restaurant or shop etc.) where customers serve themselves
self-service (verb) service (verb)
make fit for use
mate with
be used by; as of a utility
Difference between self-service and service

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