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dear - Dictionary definition and meaning for word dear
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(noun) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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(noun) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
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(adj) dearly loved
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(adj) with or in a close or intimate relationship
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(adj) earnest
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(adj) having a high price
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(adv) with affection
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(adv) at a great cost
(noun) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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(noun) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Synonyms :
lamb
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(adj) dearly loved
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(adj) with or in a close or intimate relationship
Example Sentence
- a good friend
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear
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(adj) earnest
Example Sentence
- one's dearest wish
- devout wishes for their success
- heartfelt condolences
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(adj) having a high price
Example Sentence
- costly jewelry
- high-priced merchandise
- much too dear for my pocketbook
- a pricey restaurant
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(adv) with affection
Synonyms :
affectionately
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dearly
Example Sentence
- she loved him dearly
- he treats her affectionately
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(adv) at a great cost
Synonyms :
dearly
Example Sentence
- he paid dearly for the food
- this cost him dear