Desert
Desert (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: des·ert
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdez.ət/ US: /ˈdez.ɚt/
Desert as a NOUN
Meaning: A region with few plants and little rain, typically covered in sand or rocks.
Example:
> They decided to go to the Sahara desert this coming holiday.
> It is easy to get lost in a desert because all you see most of the time is sand.
Desert as a VERB
#1 Meaning: To leave the military without authorization and with no intention of coming back. (To run away from)
Example:
> Some of the deserted soldiers were found and shot.
> Do you think many soldiers desert each year?
#2 Meaning: To abandon someone in need or in a challenging position and not return. (To leave behind)
Example:
> She decided to desert her husband and children for another man.
> They deserted their baby in the hospital.
#3 Meaning: If a characteristic deserts you, you do so quickly and unexpectedly.
Example:
> His love for her deserted him after their last date.
> All her courage deserted her when she started writing her exam.
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