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served in vs served on

Both 'served in' and 'served on' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Served in' is used when referring to serving in a specific role or position, such as serving in the military or serving in a company. 'Served on' is used when referring to serving on a physical object or surface, such as serving on a committee or serving on a board.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 981 views

served in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to serving in a specific role or position.

Use 'served in' when referring to serving in a specific role, organization, or position, such as serving in the military, serving in a company, or serving in a government position.

Examples:

  • He served in the army for ten years.
  • She served in a managerial role at the company.
  • They served in various capacities in the government.
  • She served in Afghanistan. I saw her file just now.
  • He served in Korea and was personally cited by Douglas MacArthur for bravery at the battle of Inchon.
  • Supper is now being served in both lounges.
  • Late night java is now being served in the cafeteria.
  • I served in a hospital in Pusan.
  • His family is every troop who ever served in uniform.
  • Gazpacho served in a tiny purse.
  • I've served in four different cities.
  • It's real Hawaiian food... served in an authentic medieval English dungeon atmosphere.
  • Coffee will be served in the living room, Mr Madvig.
  • For a brief time, I served in a small parish in England.
  • She served in my support unit in Afghanistan.
  • Steve Henderson served in 101st airborne in Iraq.
  • Michael Chasseur served in the 101st Airborne.
  • Lafferty and Molloy served in this force together.
  • Someone called Stephen Morton served in the Royal Artillery.
  • And I am proud to have served in the military.
  • Tim Novak served in the Six-Four proudly for 25 years.
  • Remember, I served in the war.
  • I served in a little soup kitchen called Vietnam.

Alternatives:

  • worked in
  • participated in
  • held a position in
  • was employed in
  • was a member of

served on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to serving on a physical object or surface.

Use 'served on' when referring to serving on a committee, board, panel, or similar physical or metaphorical entity.

Examples:

  • She served on the board of directors for five years.
  • He served on the organizing committee for the event.
  • They served on the editorial panel for the journal.
  • 1 The decision on the issuing of the European Enforcement Order was served on the debtor on...
  • Smoked, glazed, served on a sugar cane quill.
  • I've never served on a battleship, so I can't compare...
  • You're looking for a head served on a platter.
  • We also have an extremely tender, local, farm-raised waitress named Jocelyn served on a bed of your choosing.
  • I've served on this council longer than any vampire, save for Roman.
  • He only got time served on the stalking.
  • Rabbit roulade and fried leg served on bread pudding.
  • Joe served on the jury of a murder he committed.
  • It's going to be served on them.
  • We served on the Goliath together.
  • I found that list of people who served on Ballard's audit.
  • Yes, we've served on several boards together over the years.
  • He likes his soup served on the dot.
  • I served on a NASCAR pit crew.
  • Cocktails will be served on the lawn from half past four.
  • He served on check fraud, embezzlement, Forgery and grand larceny.
  • I served on the task force that investigated those six murders.
  • I've served on Battlestar since I was 18 years old.
  • I served on Enterprise for three years.

Alternatives:

  • participated on
  • was a member of
  • worked on
  • contributed to
  • was part of

Related Comparisons

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