Store vs. Reserve
Difference Between Store and Reserve
Storenoun
A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.
This building used to be a store for old tires.Reservenoun
(behaviour) Restriction.
Storenoun
A supply held in storage.
Reservenoun
The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
The book is on reserve.Storenoun
(mainly North American) A place where items may be purchased.
I need to get some milk from the grocery store.Reservenoun
Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
Storenoun
Memory.
The main store of 1000 36-bit words seemed large at the time.Reservenoun
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
Storenoun
A large amount of information retained in one's memory.
His vast store of jokes means he has something funny to say in every situation.Reservenoun
A natural resource known to exist but not currently exploited.
New oil reserves are continuously being discovered, but not as fast as the existing ones are running out.Storenoun
A great quantity or number; abundance.
Reservenoun
A tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose
the Connecticut Reserve in Ohio was originally set apart for the school fund of Connecticut.the Clergy Reserves in Canada are for the support of the clergy.Storeverb
(transitive) To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.
I'll store these books in the attic.Reservenoun
(Canada) A tract of land set apart for the use of an Aboriginal group; Indian reserve (compare US reservation.)
Storeverb
To write (something) into memory or registers.
This operation stores the result on the stack.Reservenoun
(military) A body of troops kept in the rear of an army drawn up for battle, reserved to support the other lines as occasion may require; a force or body of troops kept for an exigency.
Storeverb
(intransitive) To remain in good condition while stored.
I don't think that kind of cheese will store well in the refrigerator.Reservenoun
Funds kept on hand to meet planned or unplanned financial requirements.
Storenoun
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services;
he bought it at a shop on Cape CodReservenoun
A reserve price in an auction.
Storenoun
a supply of something available for future use;
he brought back a large store of Cuban cigarsReservenoun
Wine held back and aged before being sold.
Storenoun
an electronic memory device;
a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attachedReservenoun
(social) Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation.
Storenoun
a depository for goods;
storehouses were built close to the docksReservenoun
(sports) A member of a team who does not participate from the start of the game, but can be used to replace tired or injured team-mates.
Storeverb
keep or lay aside for future use;
store grain for the winterThe bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eatReservenoun
(card games) A group or pile of cards dealt out at the beginning of a patience or solitaire game to be used during play.
Storeverb
find a place for and put away for storage;
where should we stow the vegetables?I couldn't store all the books in the attic so I sold someReservenoun
In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
Reservenoun
(calico printing) A resist.
Reservenoun
A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
Reserveverb
To keep back; to retain.
We reserve the right to make modifications.Reserveverb
To keep in store for future or special use.
This cake is reserved for the guests!Reserveverb
To book in advance; to make a reservation.
I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.Reserveverb
(obsolete) To make an exception of; to except.
Reservenoun
formality and propriety of manner
Reservenoun
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
Reservenoun
an athlete who plays only when another member of the team drops out
Reservenoun
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
Reservenoun
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Reservenoun
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
Reservenoun
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Reserveverb
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency;
they held back their applause in anticipationReserveverb
give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause;
I will earmark this money for your researchReserveverb
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance;
We managed to reserve a table at Maxim'sReserveverb
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance;
reserve me a seat on a flightThe agent booked tickets to the show for the whole familyplease hold a table at Maxim'sReserveadjective
not engaged in military action
Reserveadjective
kept in reserve especially for emergency use;
a reserve supply of fooda spare tirespare parts
