dear

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative

dearer

Superlative

dearest

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

dears

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.High in price; expensive.

   • The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.
   • Every summer we can rent a cottage in the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear.
   • This water is sold for 50 cents per ton, which is not dear under the circumstances.

2. 2.Loved; lovable.

   • "We shall have to put up with whitebait. And, of course, a dear little chicken with peas and roast potatoes."

3. 3.Lovely; kind.

   • "I've never met the kind of man I mean." "Tell me about him. What does he look like?" "Oh, he might look very much like you." "How dear of you to say that!"

4. 4.Loving, affectionate, heartfelt

   • Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A very kind, loving person.

   • My little cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.

2. 2.A beloved person.

3. 3.An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.

   • Pass me the salt, would you dear?

4. 4.An elderly person, especially a woman.

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• beloved