desert
noun, adjective, and verb
Not dessert.
Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses desert and dessert. Click here for that discussion.
Example: He disappeared in the hot, sandy desert and was never seen again. noun
Example: She wore a desert hat to protect her face from the sun. adjective
Example: The young soldier tried to desert but fortunately failed. verb
Example: She will likely desert her husband. verb
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