served Definition
- 1to provide food or drinks for someone, especially guests or customers
- 2to work for a period of time in a particular organization, especially the military
- 3to be punished for a crime that you have been found guilty of
Using served: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "served" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The waiter served us quickly and efficiently.
Example
She has served in the army for five years.
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He was sentenced to ten years in prison for the crime he served.
served Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with served
Example
He got a speeding ticket on the way to his court hearing. Serves him right!
to officially inform someone that they must do something or that something is going to happen
Example
The landlord served notice on the tenants to vacate the property.
Example
He served three years in prison for armed robbery.
Summary: served in Brief
The verb 'served' [sɜːvd] has several meanings. It can refer to providing food or drinks, working for a period of time in an organization, or being punished for a crime. Examples include 'The waiter served us quickly and efficiently,' 'She has served in the army for five years,' and 'He was sentenced to ten years in prison for the crime he served.' Phrases include 'serve somebody right,' 'serve notice,' and 'serve time.'