Dessert vs Desert

Dessert vs Desert

Dessert – It is a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.

For e.g.:

1. Yesterday, we had Gulab jamun for dessert.

2. Manju aunty always serves cakes for dessert.

Desert – It can be used both as a verb and a noun. Both usages have different meanings. Both are explained below.

As a verb

Desert – to abandon or leave one thing (or person) in favour of another

For e.g.:

1. Karthik deserted Venu when the latter got into trouble with the law.

2. The construction worker’s wife deserted him due to his chronic alcoholism and physical abuse.

As a noun

Desert – a barren stretch of land with no water or rain and limited vegetation

For e.g.:

1. The Sahara desert in Africa is the largest non-polar desert in the world.

2. I am planning to go on a trip to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

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1. Vicky bought ice-creams for ________ (dessert/desert) today.
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2. The Varmas are planning to _________ (dessert/desert) their old and dilapidated house for a new flat.
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3. Annie has been posted in the _________ (dessert/desert) for the next three years.
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4. Pushpa has a sweet tooth; she gorges on _______(desserts/deserts) frequently.
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5. Kshithij has _________ (desserted/deserted) his reasoning skills and is behaving foolishly.
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