สำรอง
set aside
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- 1 set aside、keep in reserve、store up
- 2 reserve、book
- 3 back up (data)
- 4 backup、reserve、spare、substitute
This word centers on keeping something available for later or in case it is needed. Depending on the context, it can mean to set something aside, make a reservation, back up data, or describe something kept as a spare or substitute.
set aside、keep in reserve、store up
To keep supplies, money, personnel, or other resources available for future needs or emergencies.
reserve、book
To arrange in advance for a seat, room, or service to be held for later use.
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กรุณาสำรองห้องพักล่วงหน้า karunaa sǎmrɔɔŋ hɔ̂ŋ phák lûaŋ nâa Please reserve your room in advance. กรุณาสำรองห้องพักล่วงหน้า details
back up (data)
To save a separate copy of data so it can be restored if the original is lost or damaged.
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อย่าลืมสำรองข้อมูล yàa lʉʉm sǎmrɔɔŋ khɔ̂ɔmuun Don't forget to back up your data. อย่าลืมสำรองข้อมูล details
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ควรสำรองไฟล์ไว้ในระบบคลาวด์ khuan sǎmrɔɔŋ fay wáy nay rábòp khlaaw You should back up your files to the cloud. ควรสำรองไฟล์ไว้ในระบบคลาวด์ details
backup、reserve、spare、substitute
Describes a person, item, or plan kept ready to replace the primary one or to be used if needed.
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เราต้องมีแผนสำรอง raw tɔ̂ŋ mii phɛ̌ɛn sǎmrɔɔŋ We need to have a backup plan. เราต้องมีแผนสำรอง details
Learning notes
Explanation
The central idea is keeping something apart from the primary supply or option so that it remains available when needed later. As a verb, its English translation depends on the object. สำรองน้ำ means to store water, สำรองเงิน means to keep money in reserve, สำรองที่นั่ง means to reserve a seat, and สำรองข้อมูล means to back up data. The pattern สำรอง + object + ไว้ emphasizes keeping the result available for later. As an adjective, it normally follows the noun it modifies. For example, ผู้เล่นสำรอง is a substitute player and แผนสำรอง is a backup plan. ตัวสำรอง is commonly used as a noun for a substitute or reserve person. The combination สำรองจ่าย means to cover an expense temporarily, with the expectation of later reimbursement.
Usage
It is common when discussing emergency supplies, reserve funds, hotel or seat reservations, and data backups. It is also used for substitute players, spare equipment, backup power, and alternative plans in everyday, business, travel, and technical contexts.
Caution
For ordinary bookings, จอง is generally more common in conversation; สำรอง can sound more formal or administrative. Replacement parts are usually called อะไหล่, so a spare tire is ยางอะไหล่. To mean covering an expense temporarily, use the full expression สำรองจ่าย rather than สำรอง alone.
Differences from similar words
1 set aside synonyms
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เผื่อไว้ is a conversational way to say that something is kept just in case. สำรอง also fits planned or organized reserves of money, stock, or personnel.
2 reserve synonyms
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จอง is the everyday, widely used verb for booking restaurants, hotels, tickets, and similar services. สำรอง has the same basic meaning here but often sounds more formal or administrative.
3 back up (data) synonyms
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คัดลอก simply means to copy text or data. สำรอง implies saving a copy specifically for recovery if the original is lost or damaged.
4 backup synonyms
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อะไหล่ refers specifically to a replacement part for a machine or vehicle. สำรอง is broader and can describe backup people, devices, plans, and other resources.