served
pronunciation
How to pronounce served in British English: UK
How to pronounce served in American English: US
Word Origin
- served (adj.)
- "found guilty, convicted; ordered to be punished or transported; beaten," 1811, slang past participle adjective from serve (v.).
Example
- 1. Most of his presidential staff served under mr putin .
- 2. Participants were monitored and ate everything they were served .
- 3. Defense secretary robert gates , 66 , has served six american presidents .
- 4. Do you know how long we served target ?
- 5. Our men and women in uniform have served this country with honor .