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served the time

served the time is the simple past and past participle of serve the time.

Meaning of serve the time

Verb

serve the time (third-person singular simple present serves the time, present participle serving the time, simple past and past participle served the time)

  1. (dated, obsolete) To adapt one's views or comportment to suit the dominant circumstances or conventions.

Questions about served the time

What is served the time the simple past and past participle of?
Served the time is the simple past and past participle of serve the time.

Words near served the time in the dictionary

  1. served one's time
  2. served out
  3. served someone a trick
  4. served someone right
  5. served someone with the same sauce
  6. served the time
  7. served the turn
  8. served time
  9. served two masters
  10. served up
  11. served with the colors

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