The difference between Reserve and Self-restraint
When used as nouns, reserve means the act of reserving or keeping back, whereas self-restraint means self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
Reserve is also verb with the meaning: to keep back.
check bellow for the other definitions of Reserve and Self-restraint
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Reserve as a noun (behaviour):
Restriction. The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception. Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
Examples:
"The book is on reserve."
"I accept your view with one reserve."
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Reserve as a noun (Canada):
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use. A natural resource known to exist but not currently exploited. A tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose A tract of land set apart for the use of an Aboriginal group; Indian reserve (compare US .) 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. Funds kept on hand to meet planned or unplanned financial requirements. A reserve price in an auction. Wine held back and aged before being sold.
Examples:
"New oil reserves are continuously being discovered, but not as fast as the existing ones are running out."
"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."
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Reserve as a noun (social):
Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation. 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. A group or pile of cards dealt out at the beginning of a patience or solitaire game to be used during play.
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Reserve as a noun:
In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
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Reserve as a noun (calico printing):
A resist.
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Reserve as a noun:
A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
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Reserve as a verb:
To keep back; to retain.
Examples:
"We reserve the right to make modifications."
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Reserve as a verb:
To keep in store for future or special use.
Examples:
"This cake is reserved for the guests!"
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Reserve as a verb:
To book in advance; to make a reservation.
Examples:
"I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town."
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Reserve as a verb (obsolete):
To make an exception of; to except.
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Self-restraint as a noun:
Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
Examples:
"His lack of self-restraint led to several ugly scenes of debauchery and violent outburst."