26984 words

desperately

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
extremely or very much:

Examples:

He was desperately ill.
They desperately wanted a child.
UK She always seems to be desperately busy!
UK He was desperately in love with her.
2
in a way that shows you are frightened and ready to try anything to change a situation:

Examples:

They fought desperately for their lives.
3
extremely or very much:

Examples:

For years they had desperately wanted a child.

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