The difference between Desert and Lonely
When used as adjectives, desert means usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited, whereas lonely means unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.
Desert is also noun with the meaning: that which is deserved or merited.
Desert is also verb with the meaning: to leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation.
check bellow for the other definitions of Desert and Lonely
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Desert as a noun (usually in plural):
That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward
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Desert as a noun:
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
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Desert as a noun (figuratively):
Any barren place or situation.
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Desert as an adjective:
Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
Examples:
"They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific."
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Desert as a verb:
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
Examples:
"You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere."
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Desert as a verb:
To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
Examples:
"Anyone found deserting will be shot."
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Lonely as an adjective:
Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.
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Lonely as an adjective (of a, place or time):
Unfrequented by people; desolate.
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Lonely as an adjective (of a, person):
Without companions; solitary.