Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

active service

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: ac-tive ser-vice
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Full-time occupation in the military.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"She was built by William Denny & Bros. Ltd., and launched in 1939, but went immediately on active service as a trooper [troopship]."

Usage

British usage
Uncountable

Synonyms

active duty

Questions

What does active service mean?: Full-time occupation in the military.

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