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What is the difference between "book" and "reserve"?

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Rebecca

To "book" something usually implies that something was purchased, while to "reserve" something means it is being saved for you, but you didn't have to pay. Ex: I booked a flight for us to Hawaii Ex: reserved a table for us at a nice restaurant.

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