LookItUpdesperately
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdespərətli/
desperately means: To a very great degree, especially when something is needed or a situation is difficult.
adverb
To a very great degree, especially when something is needed or a situation is difficult.
- I desperately need a holiday.
- The two families were desperately poor.
- She desperately wanted to see her son again.
In a way that shows fear or extreme need, without caring about danger or safety.
- He desperately grabbed the rope.
- She fought desperately to escape the burning car.
- They clung desperately to the boat as the waves grew higher.
Questions about desperately
What does desperately mean?
To a very great degree, especially when something is needed or a situation is difficult.
What is desperately in other languages?
Türkçe: son derece · Español: extremadamente · Français: extrêmement · Deutsch: äußerst · Italiano: estremamente · 日本語: 非常に
How do you pronounce desperately?
It is pronounced /ˈdespərətli/.
How do you use desperately in a sentence?
I desperately need a holiday. The two families were desperately poor.
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