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desperate
Adjective
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A desperate action is one that is dangerous or likely to fail, but one that you take because you have no choice.
During the fire, some people tried to break through a wall in a desperate attempt to survive.
Doctors are running out of time in their desperate search for a cure.
They took desperate measures to survive, including killing and eating their dog.
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A desperate situation is a very bad one.
Trucks have not been able to reach the village for weeks, and the food situation appears desperate.
They are in desperate need of help.
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If someone is desperate, they have a very strong want or need for something.
We're desperate for money to help these people.
hours
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noun
a period of time assigned for work
they work long hours
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noun
an indefinite period of time
they talked for hours