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modesty vs reserve

reserve vs modesty

modesty and reserve both are nouns.

modesty is not a verb while reserve is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
modesty Yes No No No
reserve Yes No Yes No
As nouns, modesty and reserve are synonyms defined as:
  • modesty and reserve: formality and propriety of manner
modesty (noun) reserve (noun)
freedom from vanity or conceit the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
formality and propriety of manner formality and propriety of manner
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
modesty (verb) reserve (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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