verb🔗ShareTo 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."The company president deserted the struggling business, leaving many employees without jobs. "moralactionsocietylawguiltnegativebusinesshumanstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission."Anyone found deserting will be punished."militaryactionwarjobstategovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of a place) Abandoned, without people."The park was deserted on a cold, rainy Tuesday. "placeenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDesolate"The school playground was deserted after the final bell, leaving only a few stray leaves skittering across the empty asphalt. "environmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading