dear
1adjective, -er, -est, noun,adverb, interjection
adjective
1.
beloved or loved: a dear friend.
2.
(used in the salutation of a letter as an expression ofaffection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir.
3.
precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions.
4.
heartfelt; earnest: one's dearest wish.
5.
high-priced; expensive: The silk dress was too dear.
6.
charging high prices: That shop is too dear for my budget.
7.
excessive; high: a dear price to pay for one's independence.
8.
Obsolete . difficult to get; scarce.
9.
Obsolete . worthy; honorable.
noun
10.
a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to helpme with the work.
11.
a beloved one.
12.
( sometimes initial capital letter ) an affectionate or familiarterm of address (sometimes offensive when used to astranger, subordinate, etc.)
adverb
13.
dearly; fondly.
14.
at a high price: That painting cost me dear.
interjection
15.
(used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.): Oh dear,what a disappointment! Dear me! What's all that noise?
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