serve vs pair

serve and pair both are nouns.

serve and pair both are verbs.

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

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

serve: mate with
pair: engage in sexual intercourse

Other hypernyms of serve include copulate, couple, mate.

serve (noun)	pair (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play	two people considered as a unit
	a set of two similar things considered as a unit
	a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
	two items of the same kind

serve (verb)	pair (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	engage in sexual intercourse
put the ball into play	bring two objects, ideas, or people together
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	arrange in pairs
help to some food; help with food or drink	occur in pairs
deliver a warrant or summons to someone	form a pair or pairs
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 pair

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