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Deserted

/dɪˈzɜːtəd/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Deserted"

verb
  1. 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.

    "You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere."

  2. 2

    To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.

    "Anyone found deserting will be punished."

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a place) Abandoned, without people.

  2. 2

    Desolate

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