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- pronunciation:
- rih
zuhrv
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ri
zuhrv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun, adjective
- phrases:
- in reserve
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
reserves, reserving, reserved |
definition 1: |
to hold back or save for later use.
They consumed a third of their meat ration on that occasion but reserved the rest for the remainder of the month.- synonyms:
- hold, put aside, save, withhold
- antonyms:
- spend
- similar words:
- hoard, keep back, retain, shelve, squirrel, stockpile, store up, warehouse
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definition 2: |
to set aside, or cause to be set aside, for a particular purpose or individual.
The host reserved a table by the window for one of the restaurant's best customers.We should call the box office to reserve some tickets for this evening.Have you reserved your seats for the concert yet?Please join us; I've reserved you a seat at our table.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- allocate, allot, book, earmark, engage
- similar words:
- charter, designate, prearrange, schedule
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related words: |
accumulate, amass, book, design, hire, keep, line, ration, spare, store, suspend |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
something held back or kept for a particular purpose.
Our mother had great reserves of strength.The company ran into hard times and had to fall back on its cash reserves.- synonyms:
- reservoir, stock, stockpile, store, supply
- similar words:
- hoard, restraint
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definition 2: |
formality and control in one's manner or feeling.
Her reserve kept her from expressing her joy at the news.- synonyms:
- formality, remoteness, reticence
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definition 3: |
a segment of public land specified for a particular purpose.
Hunting is not allowed in the wildlife reserve.- similar words:
- preserve
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definition 4: |
the cash or other assets held back by a company to meet future needs.
- similar words:
- bank
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definition 5: |
(pl.) members of the armed forces not on active duty.
- synonyms:
- National Guard, reinforcements
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related words: |
capital, diffidence, dignity, mine, principal, temperance, treasure |
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phrase: |
in reserve |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
kept or held in reserve.
- synonyms:
- backup, spare, stored up
- similar words:
- extra, unused
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related words: |
auxiliary, inactive, more |
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derivation: |
reservable (adj.) |
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