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serving the time

serving the time is the present 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 serving the time

What is serving the time the present participle of?
Serving the time is the present participle of serve the time.

Words near serving the time in the dictionary

  1. serving spoonfuls
  2. serving spoons
  3. serving spoonsful
  4. serving suggestion
  5. serving suggestions
  6. serving the time
  7. serving the turn
  8. serving time
  9. serving two masters
  10. serving up
  11. serving with the colors

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