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desperately

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət.li/

The English word “desperately” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
  2. extremely

Etymology

From desperate + -ly.

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