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serve vs move

move vs serve

serve and move both are nouns.

serve and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
serve Yes No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of serve; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than serve:
  • serve: put the ball into play
  • move: have a turn; make one's move in a game
Other hypernyms of serve include go.
serve (noun) move (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play the act of deciding to do something
the act of changing your residence or place of business
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of changing location from one place to another
serve (verb) move (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function be in a state of action
put the ball into play go or proceed from one point to another
provide (usually but not necessarily food) progress by being changed
help to some food; help with food or drink propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
deliver a warrant or summons to someone have a turn; make one's move in a game
mate with give an incentive for action
be used by; as of a utility have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
work for, or be a servant to arouse sympathy or compassion in
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
do military service cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
spend time in prison or in a labor camp change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
contribute or conduce to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to dispose of by selling
serve a purpose, role, or function perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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