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desert
UK
/ˈdɛz.ət/
US
/ˈdɛz.ɚt/
deserts
pl
UK
/ˈdɛz.ət/
US
/ˈdɛz.ɚt/
(homograph; do not confuse with "dessert" /dɪˈzɜːt/ – sweet course)
Translations
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
Le Sahara est le plus grand désert chaud du monde.
Additional translations
Definitions
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
The abandoned town felt like a desert of human activity.
At last the villain received his just deserts.
Synonyms
deserted
Past Simple
deserted
Past Participle
deserting
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈzɜːt/
US
/dɪˈzɝːt/
(homograph)
Translations
He decided to desert the army and flee the country.
Il a décidé de déserter l'armée et de fuir le pays.
Additional translations
Definitions
He decided to desert the army and flee the country.
As the storm approached, the beachgoers began to desert the shore.
UK
/ˈdez.ət/
US
/ˈdez.ɚt/
Used attributively to describe something characteristic of a desert, e.g., "desert climate".
Translations
The cactus is well adapted to the desert environment.
Le cactus est bien adapté à l'environnement désertique.
Additional translations
Definitions
The cactus is well adapted to the desert environment.