desperately
English
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editdesperately (comparative more desperately, superlative most desperately)
- In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
- She desperately grabbed at the nearby branches as she heard the branch she was standing on start to snap.
- I could desperately do with some coffee right now.
- extremely
- The race for silver medal was desperately close, they needed a photo finish to separate the runners.
Translations
editin a desperate manner
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