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We made a reservation for the school trip tour.
What does Reservation mean?
A reservation saves a place for later.
Dictionary definition
An arrangement to save a seat, room, table, or spot for later use.
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Reservation in a sentence
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The library reservation saved a study room for our group.
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A clear reservation system helps people know when a space is available.
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What does reservation mean?
Reservation means a saved place for later.
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Which word is closest in meaning to reservation?
Booking is close to reservation in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: We made a ____ for the school trip tour.
Reservation best completes the sentence.
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rez · er · vay · shun · strongest beat: vay
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MeaningReservation means A reservation saves a place for later.
ExampleExample: We made a reservation for the school trip tour.
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4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rez · er · vay · shun
- Strongest beat
- vay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vay.
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Synonyms
Words like Reservation
bookingUse for reserving a place, room, or service.
appointmentUse for a planned time.
saved spotUse in everyday speech for a reserved place.
Antonyms
Opposite words
cancellationA contrast for ending a reservation.
walk-inA contrast for arriving without a reservation.
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Word family
Reservation word family
Base word
reservation
noun
reservations
More than one saved place or booking.
verb
reserve
To save a place or item for later.
adjective
reserved
Saved for someone or something.
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