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RESERVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Reserve.

How to pronounce reserve:

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Reserve - as a noun

Formality and propriety of manner

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modesty
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctitudepropernesspropriety
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlogstockpile
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second-stringersubstitute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
athlete
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A district that is reserved for particular purpose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reservation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
administrative districtadministrative divisionterritorial division
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military reserve

The trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reticencetaciturnity

Reserve - as a verb

Hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

Example: "They reserved their applause in anticipation"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep backwithhold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Example: "I will earmark this money for your research"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowappropriateearmark

Obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

Example: "We managed to reserve a table at maxim's"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Example: "Reserve me a seat on a flight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bookhold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a reserve of energy to use for the race."
"The camper set up their tent in the nature reserve."
"The soldier was called up from the reserve to serve in the war."
"The company has a financial reserve to cover any unexpected expenses."
"The library has a reserve of rare books that can only be viewed on request."
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Word Game Points

Is RESERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reserve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESERVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RESERVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reserve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RESERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reserve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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