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(des-per-ate-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that shows extreme need or urgency.

Example Sentence

We desperately need a new computer.

More Example Sentences

They searched desperately for their lost dog.

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desperately
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Rhymes

  • desperately

  • desperately
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