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   dear

   /dɪə/

   adjective

   • 1. regarded with deep affection: "a dear friend" Similar belovedlovedmuch loveddarlingadoredcherishedpreciousesteemedrespectedworshippedcloseintimateconfidentialbosomboonfavouritebestprecioustreasuredvaluedprizedcherishedspecialfavouritefavouredOpposite hated
   • ▪ used in speech as a polite or affectionate form of address: "Martin, my dear fellow" Similar belovedlovedmuch loveddarlingadoredcherishedpreciousesteemedrespectedworshippedcloseintimateconfidentialbosomboonfavouritebestOpposite hated
   • ▪ used in the polite form of address at the start of a letter.
   • ▪ endearing; sweet: "a dear little puppy" Similar endearingadorablelovableappealingengagingcharmingenchantingcaptivatingwinsomewinningattractivelovelynicepleasantdelightfulangelicsweetdarlingcunningsimpaticosympathiquesympatischinformal:adorbsdated:takingOpposite disagreeable
   • 2. expensive: British "five pounds—that's a bit dear!" Similar expensivecostlyhigh-costhigh-pricedhighly pricedbig-budgetoverpricedexorbitantextortionateimmoderateextravagantlavishvaluableupmarketover the oddsinformal:priceysteepstiffOpposite inexpensive

   noun

   • 1. used as an affectionate or friendly form of address: "don't you worry, dear" Similar darlingdearestlovebelovedloved onesweetheartsweetprecioustreasurequeridainformal:sweetiesugarhoneybabybabebaepetsunshinepoppetarchaic:sweeting
   • ▪ a sweet or endearing person: "Harry's a dear" Similar lovable personadorable personendearing persondarlingsweetheartpetangelgemtreasureinformal:star

   adverb

   • 1. at a high cost: British "they buy property cheaply and sell dear"

   exclamation

   • 1. used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy: "oh dear, I've upset you"

   Word Origin Old Englishdēore, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dier ‘beloved’, also to Dutch duur and German teuer ‘expensive’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dearness noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › for dear lifeFor dear life - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · When you do something for dear life, you do it as though not doing it would cause you to die. If a kayaker sees a shark in the water, she'll probably start paddling for dear life.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › for dear lifeFor dear life Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 18, 2024 · The meaning of FOR DEAR LIFE is very tightly or quickly because of fear or danger. How to use for dear life in a sentence.

4. in.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentSalutation Examples for Professional Letters and Emails

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   Jun 24, 2024 · For example, you can address a close colleague with "Dear (first name)", whereas when writing to a senior leader or an unknown recruiter, use "Dear (full name)" or "Dear Mr/Ms (last name)." Include names whenever possible.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › near and dearNear and dear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 11, 2024 · The meaning of NEAR AND DEAR is very close in relationship. How to use near and dear in a sentence.

6. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › how-do-you-ask-whichHow do you ask which country are you from? - Geographic Pedia -...

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   Jun 25, 2024 · 1. Polite ways to ask. When asking someone about their country of origin, it’s crucial to be polite and respectful. Here are a few ways you can initiate the conversation politely: – “May I ask where you are originally from?” – “I’m curious about your background, could you tell me where you’re from?” 2. Formal ways to ask.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FearFear - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Fear causes psychological changes that may produce behavioral reactions such as mounting an aggressive response or fleeing the threat. Fear in human beings may occur in response to a certain stimulus occurring in the present, or in anticipation or expectation of a future threat perceived as a risk to oneself.

8. www.britannica.com › animal › deerDeer | Characteristics, Species, Types, Family, & Facts

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Deer, any of 43 species of hoofed ruminants in the order Artiodactyla, notable for having two large and two small hooves on each foot and also for having antlers in the males of most species and in the females of one species. Deer are native to all continents except Australia and Antarctica.