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RESERVES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Reserves.

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Reserves - as a noun

Civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
militia
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forcemilitary forcemilitary groupmilitary unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reserves - as a verb

To keep back; to retain.

Example: "We reserve the right to make modifications."

To keep in store for future or special use.

Example: "This cake is reserved for the guests!"

To book in advance; to make a reservation.

Example: "I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town."

To make an exception of; to except.

Example Sentences

"The soldier was called up from the reserves to serve in the war."
"The company has huge oil reserves in that region."
"The government decided to tap into the national reserves to fund the project."
"He won the race without tapping into his energy reserves."
"The central bank announced a reduction in its foreign currency reserves."
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Word Game Points

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

RESERVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RESERVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reserves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESERVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RESERVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reserves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESERVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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