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Uncommondeserted
The correct spelling is deserted.
How to pronounce deserted
/dɪˈzɜːtəd/
verbIPA: /dɪˈzɜːtəd/
Say it like: Des-ert-ed
The correct spelling is deserted. To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake. For example: "You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere."
Usage Examples
“You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere.”
“Anyone found deserting will be punished.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
- 2.To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
adjective
- 1.(of a place) Abandoned, without people.
- 2.Desolate
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