B2noun 1K

Reserve

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈzɜːv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈzɜːrv/"]/

Meaning of Reserve

a supply of something that is available to be used in the future or when it is needed

In simple words: To keep something for future use.

Reserve in a sentence

• I would like to make a reserve for dinner tonight.
• The nature reserve is home to many endangered species.
• You can reserve a seat in advance to avoid disappointment.
• She decided to reserve her opinion until she had more information.
• The military has a reserve force that can be called upon in emergencies.

How to use Reserve

Use 'reserve' when talking about booking a place or holding items. It's common in formal contexts like restaurants or hotels. Avoid using it in casual conversation when discussing very personal or informal topics.

Grammar pattern

reserve + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'reserve' tank in a car that holds fuel for later.

Related words

Collocations with Reserve

• great
• huge
• large
• have
• hold something in
• keep something in
• be available
• dwindle
• fall
• assets
• currency
• funds
• in reserve
• reserve of
• national
• bird
• forest
• create
• establish
• national
• bird
• forest
• create
• establish
• deep
• natural
• with reserve
• without reserve
• deep
• natural
• with reserve
• without reserve
• play in
• side
• team
• goalkeeper
• play in
• side
• team
• goalkeeper
• air-force
• army
• marine
• army
• force
• police

Synonyms for Reserve

• reticence

Opposites of Reserve

• release
• give up
• share

Common mistakes with Reserve

• Confused with 'preserve' which means to keep in good condition.
• Using 'reserve' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.
• Omitting the object when saying 'reserve' (e.g., should say 'reserve a table').

Frequently asked questions about Reserve

What does Reserve mean?

To keep something for future use.

What is the definition of Reserve?

a supply of something that is available to be used in the future or when it is needed

How do you use Reserve in a sentence?

I would like to make a reserve for dinner tonight.

Can you give another example of Reserve?

The nature reserve is home to many endangered species.

What are synonyms for Reserve?

Common alternatives include reticence.

What is the opposite of Reserve?

Opposite meanings include release, give up, share.

What words go with Reserve?

It commonly pairs with great, huge, large, have, hold something in, keep something in, be available, dwindle, fall, assets, currency, funds, in reserve, reserve of, national, bird, forest, create, establish, national, bird, forest, create, establish, deep, natural, with reserve, without reserve, deep, natural, with reserve, without reserve, play in, side, team, goalkeeper, play in, side, team, goalkeeper, air-force, army, marine, army, force, police.

What are common mistakes when using Reserve?

Confused with 'preserve' which means to keep in good condition. Using 'reserve' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb. Omitting the object when saying 'reserve' (e.g., should say 'reserve a table').

How do you pronounce Reserve?

US: /["/rɪˈzɜːrv/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈzɜːv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reserve?

Use 'reserve' when talking about booking a place or holding items. It's common in formal contexts like restaurants or hotels. Avoid using it in casual conversation when discussing very personal or informal topics.

What CEFR level is Reserve?

"Reserve" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.