serve vs stand

serve and stand both are nouns.

serve and stand both are verbs.

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

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

serve: mate with
stand: be available for stud services

serve (noun)	stand (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play	a defensive effort
	a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
	a support or foundation
	tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
	a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
	a support for displaying ot holding various articles
	a small table for holding articles of various kinds
	a booth where articles are displayed for sale
	a mental position from which things are viewed
	an interruption of normal activity
	a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
	the position where a thing or person stands

serve (verb)	stand (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	put up with something or somebody unpleasant
put the ball into play	have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	withstand the force of something
help to some food; help with food or drink	be standing; be upright
deliver a warrant or summons to someone	put into an upright position
mate with	be available for stud services
be used by; as of a utility	hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
work for, or be a servant to	be tall; have a height of; copula
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas	be in effect; be or remain in force
do military service	occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
spend time in prison or in a labor camp	be in some specified state or condition
contribute or conduce to	remain inactive or immobile
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
serve a purpose, role, or function
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

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