serve vs let

serve and let both are nouns.

serve and let both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of serve include ace, fault, net ball.

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

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

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