Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
verb Past tense of the verb 'desert', meaning to abandon or leave behind
A1 The children deserted the playground when it started to rain.
A2 The travelers deserted the old town after hearing rumors of a ghost haunting.
B1 The employees deserted the company after the new management took over.
B2 The soldiers deserted their posts in the middle of the night.
C1 The villagers deserted the area due to the ongoing conflict.
C2 The passengers deserted the ship when they realized it was sinking.
adjective Describes a place that has been abandoned or left empty
A1 The deserted beach was perfect for a peaceful afternoon.
A2 The old, deserted house at the end of the street gave me chills.
B1 The deserted village had an eerie atmosphere, with no signs of life anywhere.
B2 The deserted island was a paradise for those seeking solitude and adventure.
C1 The once bustling city was now deserted, a ghost town of its former self.
C2 The deserted highway stretched for miles, with no cars in sight.
formal The deserted town appeared eerie in the moonlight.
informal We found a deserted beach to have a private picnic.
slang Let's sneak into that deserted building and explore.
figurative Her heart felt deserted after the betrayal.
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