desperately
Definitions
Adverb
- With great urgency
- In intense despair
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Consonant Match
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "desperately".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | definitely | 4 | 21 |
| 2 | differently | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | drastically | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | decisively | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | decidedly | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | delightfully | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | diagonally | 5 | 4 |
| 8 | dangerously | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | disorderly | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | defiantly | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | delicately | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | discreetly | 3 | 2 |
| 13 | editorially | 6 | 2 |
| 14 | deliciously | 4 | 1 |
| 15 | depascale | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | deservedly | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | devilishly | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | discernably | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "desperately".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | deliberately | 5 | 30 |
| 2 | desperate | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | repeatedly | 4 | 18 |
| 4 | deserted | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | separately | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | desperation | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | moderately | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | sedately | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | expertly | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | exasperated | 5 | 2 |
| 11 | exasperate | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | desecrated | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | desperadoes | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | desegregate | 4 | 1 |
| 15 | desecrate | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | deservedly | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | desecrates | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | spratley | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | deserter | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | desautel | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "desperately" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "desperately" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "desperately" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "desperately".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 18
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Republicans Desperately Need an Economic Message. Even Their Best One May Not Move Voters.
Oct 1, 2026 Cook Political Report
Oct 1, 2026 Cook Political Report
The Seahawks desperately miss Kenneth Walker III. Now they must stop him at his best
Oct 22, 2026 NFL.com
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