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merit vs desert

desert vs merit

merit and desert both are nouns.

merit and desert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
merit Yes No Yes No
desert Yes No Yes No
As nouns, desert is a hyponym of merit; that is, desert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than merit:
  • merit: the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
  • desert: (usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment
merit (noun) desert (noun)
any admirable quality or attribute arid land with little or no vegetation
the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) (usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment
merit (verb) desert (verb)
be worthy or deserving leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
leave behind
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Difference between merit and desert

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