Pronunciation

/rɪˈzɜrv/

Definitions

Noun

• 1 (noun): A portion set aside for a particular purpose or future use, often in a store or repository. For example: “The hotel has a swimming pool for guests’ exclusive reserve.”
• 2 (noun): A right or privilege to occupy or use something, usually in a specific order or before others. For example: “She has a reservation for two at the restaurant tonight.”
• 3 (noun): An act of reserving or the state of being reserved. For example: “His quiet nature made him seem reserved at first.”

Verb

• 1 (verb): To keep or save something for a future time or need. For example: “I’ll reserve a table for 8 o’clock tonight.”
• 2 (verb): To make a booking or reservation in advance. For example: “You should reserve a seat on the train as soon as possible.”

Adjective

• 1 (adjective): Set apart or intended for a special purpose or person. For example: “A reserved seating area at the theater.”
• 2 (adjective): Having a tendency to be shy, cautious, or uncommunicative. For example: “He’s a reserved individual who prefers solitude.”

Adverb

• (adverb): In a reserved manner; cautiously or delicately. For example: “She spoke reservedly about her feelings.”

Phrases

• “Reserve a spot” means to book or save a place for a future event.
• “Make a reservation” is the act of securing a spot in advance.
• “She has a deep reserve of knowledge” implies a significant amount of stored information.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The museum reserves a special area for educational programs.”
• Verb: “I reserved a room at the hotel for our upcoming vacation.”
• Adjective: “He sat in a reserved corner of the café, reading his book.”
• Adverb: “She handled the delicate situation with reserved grace.”

Synonyms

• Allocation
• Allocation (noun)
• Holding
• Booking
• Retention
• Saving
• Securing
• Set-aside
• Unavailable
• Intimate
• Introverted
• Demure