wait on vs serve

serve vs wait on

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

wait on and serve both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other synonyms of wait on include assist, attend, attend to.

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

wait on (verb)	serve (verb)
work for, or be a servant to	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

Difference between wait on and serve

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