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- Dictionarydear/dɪə/
adjective
- 1. regarded with deep affection: "a dear friend" Similar Opposite
- 2. expensive: British "five pounds—that's a bit dear!" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. used as an affectionate or friendly form of address: "don't you worry, dear" Similar
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"
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DEAR definition: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.
The meaning of DEAR is highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation. How to use dear in a sentence.
If someone or something is dear to you, it means you hold them or it very close to your heart, as in "My country is very dear to me" or "She is a dear friend." As a written form of address — such as "Dear Mr. So-and-so" — dear is generally a polite but impersonal standard greeting.
noun. a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to help me with the work. a beloved one. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.)
You use dear in expressions such as ' my dear fellow ', ' dear girl ', or ' my dear Richard ' when you are addressing someone whom you know and are fond of. You can also use expressions like this in a rude way to indicate that you think you are superior to the person you are addressing.
Definitions of 'dear' 1. You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. [...] 2. If something is dear to you or dear to your heart, you care deeply about it. [...] 3. Dear is written at the beginning of a letter, followed by the name or title of the person you are writing to. [...] More. Synonyms of 'dear'
n. 1. A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address. 2. An endearing, lovable, or kind person: What a dear she is! adv. 1. With fondness; affectionately. 2.
