serve vs net ball

net ball vs serve

serve and net ball both are nouns.

serve is a verb but net ball is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
serve	Yes	No	Yes	No
net ball	Yes	No	No	No

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

serve: (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
net ball: 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, let.

serve (noun)	net ball (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)	net ball (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
put the ball into play
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 serve and net ball

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