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- DictionaryDear/dir/
adjective
- 1. regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone: "a dear friend"
- 2. expensive. British
noun
- 1. used as an affectionate or friendly form of address: "don't you worry, dear"
adverb
- 1. at a high cost: British "they buy property cheaply and sell dear"
exclamation
- 1. used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy: "oh dear, I've upset you"
1. : highly valued : precious. a dear friend. Our friendship is very dear to me. ran for dear life. often used in a salutation. dear Sir. 2. : affectionate, fond. 3. : high or exorbitant in price : expensive. eggs are very dear just now. 4. : heartfelt. our dearest prayers. 5. obsolete : noble. dearness noun. 2 of 5.
DEAR definition: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.
noun. a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to help me with the work. a beloved one. (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.)
If someone or something is dear to you, it means you hold them or it very close to your heart, as in "My country is very dear to me" or "She is a dear friend." As a written form of address — such as " Dear Mr. So-and-so" — dear is generally a polite but impersonal standard greeting.
2 days ago · 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. At last I am back at my dear little desk. Synonyms: beloved, close, valued, favourite More Synonyms of dear. 2. adjective. If something is dear to you or dear to your heart, you care deeply about it.
DEAR definition: 1. used at the beginning of a letter, before the name of the person you are writing to: 2. A dear…. Learn more.
your nearest and dearest. (informal) your close family and friends. Definition of dear adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
