The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - service n.

1) help, assistance, aid, use, usefulness, utility, benefit, advantage: May I be of service to you? You could do me a great service by not saying anything of this to my mother. 2) maintenance, overhaul, servicing, checking, repair, mending: Must we send the copier out for service or can they do it in the office? 3 serving, accommodation, amenities, waiting, care: The food is good but the service leaves much to be desired. 4) employment, employ: How long have you been in my service, Jones? 5 use, utilization, usage, handling: This old teapot has seen much service. 6) assignment, post, appointment, Military Brit secondment: Oscar was on service in the Far East during the war. 7) rite, ceremony, ritual, worship: I shall be attending a memorial service for Grimes on Saturday. 8) Often, services. army, navy, air force, marines; armed forces or services, military: He was a pianist before joining the service. 9) Often, services. talents, help, professional care, work, advice: You will need the services of a good accountant. 10 serve, serving; putting into play: Clarke's tennis service is faster and more accurate than before.