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Servants

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɜː.vənts// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɜr.vənts//

Meaning of Servants

Individuals employed to perform duties for others, typically in a domestic setting.

In simple words: People who work for others, often doing household tasks.

Servants in a sentence

• The servants prepared the grand dinner for the guests.
• In many historical novels, servants play crucial roles in the story.
• The rich family had several servants to help with their daily needs.
• She treated her servants with respect and kindness.
• The servants were often the unsung heroes of the household.
• In the old days, many people relied on servants for cooking and cleaning.

How to use Servants

Use 'servants' in a historical or formal context. It's less common in modern usage, where 'staff' or 'employees' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

plural noun

Memory hint

Think of 'serve' - servants serve their employers.

Related words

Collocations with Servants

• household servants
• personal servants
• term of servants
• servants' quarters

Synonyms for Servants

• domestic workers
• staff
• household help
• attendants

Opposites of Servants

• masters
• lords
• employers

Common mistakes with Servants

• Confused with 'servers' referring to people serving food.
• Used incorrectly as a singular noun.
• Assumed to be only domestic workers, ignoring other types of service roles.

Frequently asked questions about Servants

What does Servants mean?

People who work for others, often doing household tasks.

What is the definition of Servants?

Individuals employed to perform duties for others, typically in a domestic setting.

How do you use Servants in a sentence?

The servants prepared the grand dinner for the guests.

Can you give another example of Servants?

In many historical novels, servants play crucial roles in the story.

What are synonyms for Servants?

Common alternatives include domestic workers, staff, household help, attendants.

What is the opposite of Servants?

Opposite meanings include masters, lords, employers.

What words go with Servants?

It commonly pairs with household servants, personal servants, term of servants, servants' quarters.

What are common mistakes when using Servants?

Confused with 'servers' referring to people serving food. Used incorrectly as a singular noun. Assumed to be only domestic workers, ignoring other types of service roles.

How do you pronounce Servants?

US: //ˈsɜr.vənts//, UK: //ˈsɜː.vənts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Servants?

Use 'servants' in a historical or formal context. It's less common in modern usage, where 'staff' or 'employees' might be more appropriate.