"Reservation" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A reservation can refer to a holding or setting aside of something, especially:
1. A booking or arrangement made in advance for a table, room, or seat at a particular time.
2. A place or area reserved for a particular use or activity, such as a reserved parking spot or a nature reserve.
3. A level of worry or concern that someone has about something, often because they are unsure or scared.
4. A decision or opinion that is held or expressed firmly, usually due to strong emotions or convictions.
For example:
- "I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight."
- "The reserved seat at the back of the bus is for the driver."
- "I have a reservation about that idea, I'm not sure it's a good idea."
- "She had a reservation about flying, but she decided to go ahead."
Having or showing a feeling of bitter anger or discontent, often because of a perceived injustice or grievance.<br><br>Example: "She spoke resentfully about the new policy, feeling it favored her colleagues over her."
The feeling of intense discontent, bitter indignation, or anger, often because of a sense of injustice or wrong, which is deeply felt and can be long-lasting. It is a negative emotion that can lead to hostility or bitterness towards oneself or others.
The word "resentments" refers to a feeling of angry or bitter thoughts and emotions towards someone or something, often felt after being wronged or unfairly treated. Resentments can be a deep-seated hurt or irritability that can build up over time, causing tension and conflict in relationships or situations.
To resent someone or something means to feel bitter or angry because of a past injury, injustice, or perceived wrong. It can also mean to feel annoyed or irritated with someone or something.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> I resent the fact that my colleague took credit for my work.<br> He resents his sister for not supporting him in his career.<br><br>In both instances, the word "resent" implies a sense of negative emotions caused by a past event or situation.
Reordering or rearranging something, often in a chronological or logical manner, such as reordering DNA sequences in genetics or rearranging the sequence of events in a project timeline.
A person employed to handle and make reservations, especially in a hotel or restaurant.
To set something aside for future use; to keep a seat or room available for someone, typically by making a reservation.<br><br>Example: I reserved a table at the restaurant for 8pm.<br><br>Or, to keep something in storage or in reserve for future use, especially in case something unexpected happens.<br><br>Example: The hotel kept some rooms in reserve in case of an emergency.<br><br>Or, to keep something on hold or pending, often due to lack of information, resources, or confirmation.<br><br>Example: The project was put on reserve until further notice.<br><br>It can also mean to keep something secret or confidential, or to keep someone or something from being found or seen.<br><br>Example: The company reserved the news from the public until the official announcement.
Meaning: set aside or kept for a special or future use; not available for general use.<br><br>Example: "The reserved seat is only for VIP guests."
The quality of being reserved or cautious in one's feelings, opinions, or speech; reluctance to openly express one's thoughts or emotions.<br><br>Example: "She showed reserve in her reaction to the news, not wanting to seem too emotive."<br><br>Synonyms: shyness, taciturnity, reticence, reserve.
Nouns: <br><br> The reserves (a stored collection of something, e.g. money, food, or oil)<br> The reserves (people kept in a team or organization as backup in case of emergency)<br><br>Verbs: <br><br> Reserve (to keep or set something aside for future use)<br> Reserve (to keep someone back from participation)<br><br>Adjectives: <br><br> Reserved (discreet, aloof, or shy)<br> Reserved (available, but not released or delivered)