dear
adjective (1)
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Definition of dear
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : highly valued : precious a dear friend Our friendship is very dear to me. ran for dear life —often used in a salutation dear Sir
2 : affectionate, fond
3 : high or exorbitant in price : expensive eggs are very dear just now
4 : heartfelt our dearest prayers
5 obsolete : noble
dear
adverbDefinition of dear (Entry 2 of 5)
1 : dearly sense 3 the effort cost them dear
2 : dearly sense 1 so dear I loved the man— William Shakespeare
dear
nounDefinition of dear (Entry 3 of 5)
1 : a loved one : sweetheart How was your day, dear?
2 : a lovable person Be a dear and get me a drink.
dear
interjectionDefinition of dear (Entry 4 of 5)
—used especially to express annoyance or dismay Oh dear!
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Synonyms for dear
Synonyms: Noun
beloved, darling, flame, hon, honey, love, squeeze [slang], sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, truelove
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dear
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of dear (Entry 2 of 3)
—used to address someone you love
: a kind and helpful person
dear
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of dear (Entry 3 of 3)
—used especially to express surprise, fear, or disappointment
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Kids Definition of dear
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : greatly loved or cared about a dear friend
2 —used as a form of address especially in letters Dear Sir
3 : having a high price Fuel is dear just now.
4 : deeply felt : earnest My dearest wish is to see you.
dear
adverbKids Definition of dear (Entry 2 of 3)
: with love We held her dear.
dear
nounKids Definition of dear (Entry 3 of 3)
: a loved one : darling
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