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supply vs serve

serve vs supply

supply and serve both are nouns.

supply and serve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supply Yes No Yes No
serve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, serve is a hyponym of supply; that is, serve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than supply:
  • supply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
  • serve: provide (usually but not necessarily food)
supply (noun) serve (noun)
the activity of supplying or providing something (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
offering goods and services for sale
an amount of something available for use
supply (verb) serve (verb)
state or say further do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance put the ball into play
give something useful or necessary to provide (usually but not necessarily food)
circulate or distribute or equip with 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
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