desperately

US /ˈdes.pɚ.ət.li/

UK /ˈdes.pɚ.ət.li/

1.

in a way that shows despair or hopelessness

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He clung desperately to the rope, trying not to fall.

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She cried desperately for help.

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hopelessly frantically recklessly wildly despairingly

2.

with great urgency or intensity; very much

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They desperately needed water after the long hike.

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She desperately wanted to win the competition.

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urgently intensely severely gravely badly

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desperate desperation