serve vs sit

serve is a noun but sit is not a noun.

serve and sit both are verbs.

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

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

serve: do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
sit: serve in a specific professional capacity

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

serve (noun)	sit (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

serve (verb)	sit (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	serve in a specific professional capacity
put the ball into play	be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	show to a seat; assign a seat for
help to some food; help with food or drink	take a seat
deliver a warrant or summons to someone	be in session
mate with	sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
be used by; as of a utility	assume a posture as for artistic purposes
work for, or be a servant to	work or act as a baby-sitter
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas	be around, often idly or without specific purpose
do military service	be located or situated somewhere
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 sit

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