serve vs function

serve and function both are nouns.

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

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

serve: do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
function: perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

Other hyponyms of serve include sit, staff, act, rotate, officiate, caddie, caddy, represent.

As verbs, function is a hypernym of serve; that is, function is a word with a broader meaning than serve:

Other hypernyms of serve include go, operate, run, work.

As verbs, serve and function are synonyms defined as:

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

Other hyponyms of serve include bridge over, keep going, tide over, go a long way, serve, measure up, qualify, go around.

serve (noun)	function (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play	the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
	what something is used for
	a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
	a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people
	a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
	(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
	a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

serve (verb)	function (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
put the ball into play	perform as expected when applied
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	serve a purpose, role, or function
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