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desert

Definition

Deserts are places that are very dry. They get very little rain, and the ground is often covered in sand. Deserts can be hot or cold, but they are always dry.

How can the word be used?

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.

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Different forms of the word

Noun: desert.

Adjective: deserted.

Verb: desert.

Pronoun: desert.

Synonym: wilderness.

Antonym: oasis.

Etymology

The word "desert" has a long and complex etymology. It comes from the Latin word "desertum", which means "abandoned" or "uncultivated". The Latin word "desertum" is derived from the verb "deserere", which means "to abandon" or "to forsake".

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