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The bike shop offers repair service.
What does Service mean?
helpful work done for others.
Dictionary definition
Work done to help people, or a system that provides help.
Example sentences
Service in a sentence
medium
Friendly service made the customers return.
hard
Public service can include work that supports a whole community.
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Practice 1
What does service mean?
Service means helpful work done for others.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to service?
Help is close in meaning to service in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for service?
Neglect contrasts with service in this context.
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sur · vis · strongest beat: sur
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WordService.
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MeaningService means helpful work done for others.
ExampleExample: The bike shop offers repair service.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sur · vis
- Strongest beat
- sur
- Ending
- vis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sur.
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Synonyms
Words like Service
helpService is often work that helps others.
assistanceA more formal word for help or support.
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Hint for students
helpful work done for others.
Common mix-up
Service is not the same as neglect. Service means helpful work done for others.
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Read this model sentence: Friendly service made the customers return. Clue words: friendly, made, customers. Underline clue words that show why service fits instead of neglect. Now write one new sentence that shows service without using the word service. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show service?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Friendly service made the customers return." Why does service fit better than neglect?
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