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Reserved

/rɪˈzɜrvd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Kept for a particular purpose or person.

    "The table was reserved for the VIP guests."
  2. 2

    Slow to reveal emotions or opinions.

    "She was reserved in her response to the compliment."

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The word 'reserved' originates from the Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back'. It evolved through Middle French 'réserver' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining the core meaning of holding something for a specific purpose or person.

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