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/dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To abandon a person, place, or situation.
He deserted his family during their time of need.
To leave (a place or situation) in a state of abandonment.
The soldiers deserted their posts when they realized the battle was lost.
adjective
Abandoned or left empty; no longer inhabited.
The once vibrant town is now deserted, with empty streets and boarded-up shops.
Feeling forlorn or neglected.
After her friends moved away, she felt deserted in her own home.
Etymology
From Middle English 'deserted', from Old French 'desert', from Latin 'desertus', meaning forsaken.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deserted streets:
Streets without people or activity.
deserted island:
An island that is uninhabited.
deserted building:
A building that is left empty and neglected.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Ghost town
That place used to be lively, now it feels like a ghost town.
No man's land
After the war, the area became a no man's land, completely deserted.