Definition of Bereft
Bereft
Be·reft
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(adjective)
Lacking something essential or necessary; deprived of something.
e.g. The orphan was bereft of a loving family and struggled to cope.
(adjective)
lacking something that is expected, wanted, or needed, or deprived of one's use or possession of something (used as "bereft of" in both cases);
e.g. After the break-in, her house was bereft of valuables.
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