reserved

/ri'zə:vd/

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The word "reserved" is an adjective that describes someone who is quiet and does not easily express their thoughts or feelings. When a person is reserved, they may hold back their opinions and emotions rather than sharing them openly.

Basic Explanation:

1. Meaning: If someone is reserved, they are not very talkative or expressive. They might seem shy or private.

   • Example: "She is a reserved person who prefers to listen rather than speak in large groups."

2. Set Aside: "Reserved" can also mean something that is saved for a specific person or purpose.

   • Example: "The table is reserved for the guests who will arrive later."

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "reserved" to describe a person's personality (how they behave) or to talk about something that is set aside for someone (like a seat or a room).

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, "reserved" can also describe a person who is not emotionally open or someone who maintains a certain level of formality in their interactions.

Word Variants:

• Reserve (verb): To keep something for future use or to set something aside.
  • Example: "I would like to reserve a room for my stay."
• Reservation (noun): The act of reserving or an arrangement to secure a place.
  • Example: "I made a reservation for dinner at the restaurant."

Different Meanings:

1. Personality Trait: As mentioned, it describes someone who is quiet and private.
2. Set Aside: Referring to something that is specifically kept for someone or something.

Synonyms:

• Restrained: Not showing too much emotion.
• Introverted: A person who is more focused on their inner thoughts than on external things.
• Quiet: Not loud or talkative.
• Hesitant: Uncertain or slow to act.

Idioms:

• There isn’t a direct idiom that uses "reserved," but you might use phrases like "keeping to oneself" to convey a similar idea.

Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no common phrasal verbs directly related to "reserved," but you could use "hold back" to describe the action of not expressing feelings or thoughts openly.

Examples in Sentences:

1. Personality: "He is often seen as reserved because he doesn't join in on conversations at the party." 2.

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Adjective

1. marked by self-restraint and reticence
   • was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion-Victoria Sackville-West
2. set aside for the use of a particular person or party