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service vs self-service

self-service vs service

service and self-service both are nouns.

service is not an adjective while self-service is an adjective.

service is a verb but self-service is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
service Yes No Yes No
self-service Yes Yes No No
As nouns, self-service is a hyponym of service; that is, self-service is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than service:
  • service: the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
  • self-service: the practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria)
Other hyponyms of service include curb service, valet parking.
service (noun) self-service (noun)
an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance the practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria)
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
the act of mating by male animals
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
employment in or work for another
work done by one person or group that benefits another
(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
a means of serving
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
service (adjective) self-service (adjective)
of or denoting an establishment (a restaurant or shop etc.) where customers serve themselves
service (verb) self-service (verb)
make fit for use
mate with
be used by; as of a utility
Difference between service and self-service

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