dear

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Adjective

dearCanonical form
dearerComparative
dearestSuperlative
1

Regarded with deep affection; loved and cherished.

She is very dear to me.

2

Used as a polite form of address, especially in letters.

Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for your letter.

3

Expensive; costing a lot of money.

Fresh fruit is very dear in winter.

Synonym

belovedcherishedpreciousexpensivecostly

Antonym

cheaphated

Noun

dearSingular
dearsPlural
1

A person who is loved or cherished; a beloved person.

She is my dear and I love her very much.

2

Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address.

Come here, dear, and sit down.

Synonym

darlingsweetheart

Interjection

1

Used to express surprise, dismay, or sympathy.

Oh dear! I forgot my keys.

Adverb

dearCanonical form
dearerComparative
dearestSuperlative
1

At a high cost or price.

They bought it cheap and sold it dear.