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reserved

Syllables: re·servedUK/ɹɪˈzɜːvd//ɹɪˈzɝvd/

reserved is the simple past and past participle of reserve.

Adjective

reserved (comparative more reserved, superlative most reserved)

  1. (comparable) Self-restrained in the expression of emotions or opinions.
    • Near-synonyms: taciturn, untalkative; see also Thesaurus:taciturn
    • He was a quiet, reserved person.
    Synonyms:
    restrained, reticent
  2. (not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose; spoken for.
    • Near-synonyms: allocated, assigned, dedicated
    • I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.

Meaning of reserve

Verb

reserve (third-person singular simple present reserves, present participle reserving, simple past and past participle reserved)

  1. (transitive) To keep back; to retain.
    • We reserve the right to make modifications.
    Synonyms:
    hold
  2. (ditransitive, transitive) To keep in store for future or special use.
    • This cake is reserved for the guests!
    Synonyms:
    hold, save
  3. (ditransitive, transitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
    • I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.
    Synonyms:
    sign up for, register for, schedule, enroll in, book
  4. (obsolete, transitive) To make an exception of; to except.

See all 24 meanings of reserve

Synonyms of reserved

Forms of reserved

comparativemore reserved
superlativemost reserved

Words formed from reserved

Phrases with reserved

Questions about reserved

What does reserved mean?
Reserved means self-restrained in the expression of emotions or opinions.
What is reserved the simple past and past participle of?
Reserved is the simple past and past participle of reserve.
What part of speech is reserved?
Reserved is an adjective.
How do you pronounce reserved?
Reserved is pronounced /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ (US).

Words near reserved in the dictionary

  1. reserve grades
  2. reserve price
  3. reserve prices
  4. reserve team
  5. reserve teams
  6. reserved
  7. reserved bus lane
  8. reserved bus lanes
  9. reserved case
  10. reserved cases
  11. reserved list

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