CEFR B1

reserves

noun

Meaning

A supply of something kept for future use or emergencies.

Examples

The army called up its reserves to reinforce the front lines.
She has a large reserve of patience for dealing with difficult customers.

Synonyms: stockpile, store, cache, supply

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reserves (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɜːrvz/

Definition

A supply of something kept for future use or emergencies.

Examples

The army called up its reserves to reinforce the front lines.
She has a large reserve of patience for dealing with difficult customers.
The country has significant oil reserves that are crucial for its economy.

How to Use reserves

reserves of something (prepositional phrase): A supply of a particular thing. — "She has enormous reserves of energy."
call up reserves (phrasal verb): To order people in the reserve forces to report for duty. — "The military called up reserves to assist during the natural disaster."
in reserve (prepositional phrase): Kept for future use or in case of need. — "We always keep some money in reserve for emergencies."

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