reserve vs save

save vs reserve

reserve and save both are nouns.

reserve and save both are verbs.

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

As verbs, save is a hyponym of reserve; that is, save is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reserve:

reserve: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
save: retain rights to

Other hyponyms of reserve include hold open, keep, keep open.

reserve (noun)	save (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary	(sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
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)	save (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause	make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance	record data on a computer
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency	to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance	accumulate money for future use
	spend less; buy at a reduced price
	retain rights to
	spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
	bring into safety
	save from ruin, destruction, or harm
	save from sins
	refrain from harming

Difference between reserve and save

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