reserve vs set aside

set aside vs reserve

reserve is a noun but set aside is not a noun.

reserve and set aside both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
set aside	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reserve and set aside are synonyms defined as:

reserve and set aside: give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

Other synonyms of reserve include allow, appropriate, earmark.

reserve (noun)	set aside (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
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)	set aside (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause	make inoperative or stop
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance	give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency	annul (a legal decision)
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Difference between reserve and set aside

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