reserved
/ɹɪˈzɜːvd/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ɹɪˈzɜːvd/
🇺🇸 US
/ɹɪˈzɜːvd/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To keep back; to retain.
“We reserve the right to make modifications.”
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Meaning 2 · verb
To keep in store for future or special use.
“This cake is reserved for the guests!”
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Meaning 3 · verb
To book in advance; to make a reservation.
“I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.”
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Meaning 4 · verb
To make an exception of; to except.
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
“He was a quiet, reserved person.”
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Meaning 6 · adjective
Set aside for a particular person or purpose.
“I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “We reserve the right to make modifications.”
- General “This cake is reserved for the guests!”
- General “I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.”
- Everyday “He was a quiet, reserved person.”
- General “I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.”
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