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Wordabulary

deserted

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Empty of people, abandoned.

"The beach was completely deserted by the time we arrived at dusk."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

empty abandoned

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "The beach was completely _____ by the time we arrived at dusk."

Answer: deserted

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