Definitions and Examples of booked, reserved, scheduled
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
booked
Having made arrangements for something, such as a seat, a room, or an appointment.
Example
All the tables at the restaurant were booked for the evening, so we had to find another place to eat.
Set aside for a particular person or purpose; not available to others.
Example
The front row seats were reserved for VIP guests, so we had to sit in the back.
Planned or arranged to take place at a certain time or date.
Example
The flight was scheduled to depart at 9 am, but it got delayed due to bad weather.
Key Differences: booked vs reserved vs scheduled
- 1Booked implies that arrangements have been made for something, such as a reservation or an appointment.
- 2Reserved suggests that something has been set aside for a particular person or purpose and is not available to others.
- 3Scheduled indicates that something has been planned or arranged to take place at a specific time or date.
Effective Usage of booked, reserved, scheduled
- 1Travel: Use booked and reserved when making reservations for flights, hotels, or rental cars.
- 2Appointments: Use booked to indicate that an appointment has been made with a professional, such as a doctor or a lawyer.
- 3Events: Use scheduled to describe events that are planned to take place at a specific time or date, such as concerts, meetings, or parties.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unbooked are booked, reserved, and scheduled. These words convey the opposite meaning of not having made arrangements for something. Use these words in travel, appointments, and events to communicate effectively and make plans.
