Associations to the word «Desperately»

Wiktionary

DESPERATELY, adverb. In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.

Dictionary definition

DESPERATELY, adverb. With great urgency; "health care reform is needed urgently"; "the soil desperately needed potash".
DESPERATELY, adverb. In intense despair; "the child clung desperately to her mother".

Wise words

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