Desert or Dessert?

The Difference between "Desert" and "Dessert"

• Desert. "Desert" means "arid land" or "to abandon." For example:
• The camels are crossing the desert.
• Don't desert me!
• Dessert. "Dessert" is the sweet course at the end of a meal. For example:
• I'll have apple pie and custard for dessert.

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How To Pronounce "Desert" and "Dessert"

"to desert" and "dessert"

"desert" (arid land)

More about "Desert" and "Dessert"

Desert

• The plants and animals possess special features which allow them to cope with the desert conditions.
("Desert" is an adjective in this example.)
• An ice desert is defined as a polar area that supports little or no vegetation and that is permanently covered by snow and ice.
("Desert" is a noun in this example.)

• If disturbed too often, the adult birds will desert the fledglings.
• If you desert, you will be shot when you're caught.
("Desert" is a verb in these examples.)

• As soon as the bell went, the kids deserted the building.
("Desert" is a verb in this example.)

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Dessert

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