serving vs serve

serving and serve both are nouns.

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

serving (noun)	serve (noun)
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

serving (verb)	serve (verb)
	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
	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