stockpile vs reserve

reserve vs stockpile

stockpile and reserve both are nouns.

stockpile and reserve both are verbs.

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

As nouns, stockpile and reserve are synonyms defined as:

stockpile and reserve: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

Other synonyms of stockpile include backlog.

stockpile (noun)	reserve (noun)
a storage pile accumulated for future use	the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose	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

stockpile (verb)	reserve (verb)
have on hand	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 stockpile and reserve

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