reserve vs propriety

propriety vs reserve

reserve and propriety both are nouns.

reserve is a verb but propriety is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
propriety	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, propriety is a hypernym of reserve; that is, propriety is a word with a broader meaning than reserve:

reserve: formality and propriety of manner
propriety: correct or appropriate behavior

Other hypernyms of reserve include correctitude, properness.

reserve (noun)	propriety (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary	correct or appropriate behavior
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

reserve (verb)	propriety (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

Difference between reserve and propriety

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