reserve vs second-stringer

second-stringer vs reserve

reserve and second-stringer both are nouns.

reserve is a verb but second-stringer is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
second-stringer	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reserve and second-stringer are synonyms defined as:

reserve and second-stringer: an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

Other synonyms of reserve include substitute.

reserve (noun)	second-stringer (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary	an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
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)	second-stringer (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 second-stringer

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