What does RESERVE mean?

Pronunciation
/rɪˈzɜrv/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. formality and propriety of manner
  2. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
  3. an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
  4. (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
  5. a district that is reserved for particular purpose
  6. armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
  7. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

  1. hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency“they held back their applause in anticipation”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

reserving13

Anagrams of RESERVE

reverse10 reveres10severer10

Words inside RESERVE

35 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

reeves9revere9server9 severe9 reeve8serve8 sever8veers8verse8 errs4ever7 eves7rees4revs7seer4sere4veer7ere3err3ers3eve6 ree3res3rev6 see3 ser3vee6er2es2re2

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Questions

Is RESERVE a valid word in word games?

RESERVE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RESERVE worth?

RESERVE is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RESERVE?

35 other words, including SEE, EVER, RE and SERVE.