desperately

US /ˈdes.pɚ.ət.li/
UK /ˈdes.pɚ.ət.li/
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1.

wanhopig, desperaat

in a way that shows despair or hopelessness

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He clung desperately to the rope, trying not to fall.
Hij klampte zich wanhopig vast aan het touw, proberend niet te vallen.
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She cried desperately for help.
Ze schreeuwde wanhopig om hulp.
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hopelesslyfranticallyrecklesslywildlydespairingly
2.

dringend, intens

with great urgency or intensity; very much

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They desperately needed water after the long hike.
Ze hadden desperaat water nodig na de lange wandeling.
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She desperately wanted to win the competition.
Ze wilde de wedstrijd desperaat winnen.
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urgentlyintenselyseverelygravelybadly
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desperatedesperation