Deserted

//dəˈzɜɹtəd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of desert form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Abandoned, without people.

    "Ahead the flanks of the Pennines gleamed faintly in the moonlight, looking as though they themselves were part of some dry and deserted lunar landscape."

  2. 2
    desolate
Adjective
  1. 1
    forsaken by owner or inhabitants wordnet

Synonyms

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abandoneduninhabitedabandonedabandonedabjuredalone

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"The street was deserted after ten."

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