Meaning of the word deserted in English

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deserted

US /dɪˈzɝː.t̬ɪd/

UK /dɪˈzɜː.tɪd/

abandoned (a person, place, or thing) in a way considered disloyal or irresponsible

Example:

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The old house stood empty and deserted.

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The town was completely deserted after the factory closed.

Synonym:

abandoned desolate empty uninhabited unoccupied

leave (a person, place, or organization) without intending to return

Example:

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He deserted his family and moved to another country.

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Many soldiers deserted during the war.

Synonym:

abandon forsake jilt flee abscond

Related Word:

desert desert rat desert boot