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Definition of dear

Overview of noun dear

The noun dear has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (4) beloved, dear, dearest, honey, love

(a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)

2. lamb, dear

(a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child))

Overview of adj dear

The adj dear has 4 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (8) beloved, darling, dear

(dearly loved)

2. (1) dear, good, near

(with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear")

3. dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt

(earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences")

4. costly, dear, high-priced, pricey, pricy

(having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant")

Overview of adv dear

The adv dear has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. dearly, affectionately, dear

(with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately")

2. dearly, dear

(at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear")