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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"
2 days ago · 9 meanings: 1. beloved; precious 2. used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in Dear Sir or my dear.... Click for more definitions.
Someone dear to you is a special or important loved one, such as a parent, child, or friend. The word dear is also used in interjections like "oh, dear!" or "dear me!" to indicate surprise, pity, or other emotions. Continue reading...
Definition of dear adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A dear person is someone who you know and like very much: my dear Peter. He's one of my dearest friends. dear adjective (EXPENSIVE) expensive: I wouldn't buy anything there, it's far too dear. dear to sb/sb's heart. If something is dear to someone or dear to their heart, it is very important to them: The charity was very dear to his heart. dear.
beloved or loved: a dear friend. (used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir. precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions.
• Dear Sally, .. dear3 S3 noun [ countable] 1 used when speaking to someone you love How did the interview go, dear? 2 spoken used when speaking in a friendly way to someone, especially someone who is much younger or much older than you. This use can sometimes sound rather patronizing Can I help you, dear?
loved or greatly liked: She’s a dear friend. Dear is used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are writing to: Dear Kerrie/Mom and Dad/Ms. Smith/ Sir. Dearest can be used in a letter to greet someone you love: Dearest Ben, I think of you every day.
