What is the difference between Desert and Dessert?




What is the difference between Desert and Dessert? :


Desert : (verb)

( 1 ) Go away from a place without intending ever to return

Many persons deserted the village.


( 2 ) Leave someone without help or support

Abandon

He deserted his wife and went abroad.


( 3 ) Fail someone when needed

His courage deserted him.



Desert : (noun)

( 1 ) Large area of barren land with very little water and vegetation, often sand-covered

Vast areas of land have became desert.



Deserts : (noun)

( 1 ) That which one wants or deserves

He was punished according to his deserts.

He met with his just deserts.



Dessert : (noun)

( 1 ) Any sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal

Do you like pineapple dessert?


( 2 ) Course in which this dish is served

Shall we move on to dessert?











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