Antonyms for reserves


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ree-surv
Phonetic Transcription : riˈsɜrv


Definition of reserves

  • noun supply
  • noun coolness of manner
  • verb keep, hold back
  • verb hold for future use
Example sentences :
  • And so you call upon me again to have no reserves, and so-forth.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Remember, that a friendship like ours admits of no reserves.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Rising to the trust, he called up all his reserves of wilderness lore.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • It is unwise to enter into war or friendship without seeing to the reserves.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • The attacks of the reserves were repulsed and the Italians held the mountain.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • He came from the Isle of Man, and had joined our reserves at Southport.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • Boveyhayne, was very English in its reserves and its dignity.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Meanwhile, also, the British reserves and territorials were called to the colors.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • But there were reserves in the prow, and these were drawn upon to fill the empty places.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • It had taken a dozen of the reserves to club him into submission at the last.
  • Extract from : « Vulcan's Workshop » by Harl Vincent

Synonyms for reserves

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