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desperately
01
in a manner that expresses hopelessness, despair, or urgent distress
Examples
He looked around desperately, hoping to find a way out.
She waited desperately for any sign of help.
02
to a very great or extreme degree
Examples
She desperately needed a break after working all day.
He desperately wanted to fix the mistake before it was too late.
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