define service and services

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can u please define service and services?thx

Clive · Accepted Answer

May I ask if you have first looked in a dictionary?

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I have but its like its the same thing. can u plase explain the concept of service and services?

Anonymous · Answer

"Services" is nominally the plural of the noun "service," but that is not how it is used in English. The only real way to see the difference between them is by typical examples of usage, because the correct usage in English has been determined by tradition and custom evolved over hundreds of years, rather than by strict technical rules of grammar. For example:

The service in this hotel is excellent. (This means the housekeeping people and front desk people are excellent at what they do. Note that you would never say: "They give good services in this hotel.")

He's in the Armed Services. (This means he's in the military.)

Can you service my car today? (This means can you work on my car today.)

We service all makes of appliances. (This means they repair all brands of appliances.)

Hello, is this Ace Detective Agency? How much do you charge for your services? (This means how much do they charge for their investigative work. You would not say: "How much do you charge for your service.")

Hello, is this Paradise Escort Service? How much do you charge for your service?

Our head mechanic can service your vintage Ferrari. He services all types of cars.

If you're going to deliver a stove, use the service entrance and then take it up in the service elevator.

I spent twenty years in the service. (This means he spent 20 yrs. in the military.)

I went into service at the age of 17. (This means he got a job as a butler's assistant at 17. This is British terminology.)

Hello, is this Simmons, Peterson, Osborne, and Byers? What type of legal services do you specialize in?

Clive · Answer

In very general terms, service is the act of helping in some way.

It would easier to explain if you could show me a sentence that puzzles you.

Can you do that?

Clive

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