dear
IPA: dˈɪr
noun
- A very kind, loving person.
- A beloved person.
- An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
- An elderly person, especially a woman.
- A surname.
verb
- (obsolete) To endear.
adjective
- (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.
- Loved; lovable.
- Lovely; kind.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
- A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
- An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
- (obsolete) Noble.
- Severe, or severely affected; sore.
- (obsolete) Fierce.
adverb
- Dearly; at a high price.
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