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served as

Part of Speech: verb phrase

Sense 1: (transitive verb) Used to describe the action of fulfilling a duty, function, or role.

Sample Sentence 1: John served as the manager of the company for several years before retiring.

Sample Sentence 2: The actor served as the lead in the critically acclaimed play.

Sense 2: (intransitive verb) Used to indicate working or being employed as a servant or employee.

Sample Sentence 1: She served as a waitress at the local cafe to earn extra money.

Sample Sentence 2: He served as a butler in the grand mansion for over a decade.

Sense 3: (transitive verb) Used in legal contexts to refer to delivering, presenting, or executing a document or notice officially.

Sample Sentence 1: The notice of eviction was served as required by law.

Sample Sentence 2: The court order will be served to the defendant by the sheriff.

Sense 4: (transitive verb) Used in a military context to indicate active duty in a military force or army.

Sample Sentence 1: He served as a sergeant in the army during the war.

Sample Sentence 2: The soldier served as a medic in the combat unit.

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