serve vs wait on

wait on vs serve

serve is a noun but wait on is not a noun.

serve and wait on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
serve	Yes	No	Yes	No
wait on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, serve and wait on are synonyms defined as:

serve and wait on: work for, or be a servant to

Other synonyms of serve include assist, attend, attend to.

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

serve (verb)	wait on (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	work for, or be a servant to
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 wait on

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