Synonyms of in reserve
11 similar words
Another word for in reserve is reserved. Other synonyms of in reserve are reserve, reservedly, held back, spare and backup.
Synonyms and similar words for in reserve
prepositional phraseStored and set aside for possible (future) use; spoken for.
- reserve
- reservedSet aside for a particular person or purpose; spoken for.
- reservedlyIn a reserved manner.
- held back
- spare
- backup
- up one's sleeveHidden and ready to be produced as needed; in reserve.
- on ice
- saved up
- stored up
- stored away
Meaning of in reserve
- prepositional phrase Stored and set aside for possible (future) use; spoken for.
Questions about synonyms of in reserve
- What is another word for in reserve?
- In reserve has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reserved, reserve, reservedly, held back, spare, backup, up one's sleeve and on ice.
- What does in reserve mean?
- In reserve means stored and set aside for possible (future) use; spoken for.
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