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Definition serve in British English

serve noun

[countable] noun
/sɜː(r)v/
1

a hit of a ball that starts the play in a game such as tennis

Example

The serve was clearly out.

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
1.1

a particular way of serving a ball

Example

He's always had a poor serve.

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
2

an instance of telling someone that you do not approve of them or their behaviour

Synonyms and related words
criticism attack reproach
Definition serve in British English