Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Reserve.
How to pronounce reserve:
US
Reserve - as a noun
Formality and propriety of manner
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modesty13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctitude17properness14propriety16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
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backlog16stockpile17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulation18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second-stringersubstitute12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
athlete10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A district that is reserved for particular purpose
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reservation14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
administrative districtadministrative divisionterritorial divisionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
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military reserveThe trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
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reticence13taciturnity16Reserve - 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 backwithhold18Hyponyms (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)
allow8appropriate17earmark13Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is RESERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reserve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordRESERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RESERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reserve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
