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   Dear

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   adjective

   • 1. regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone: "a dear friend" Similar belovedlovedmuch loveddarlingadoredcherishedpreciousesteemedrespectedworshippedcloseintimateconfidentialbosomboonfavoritebestprecioustreasuredvaluedprizedcherishedspecialfavoritefavoredOpposite hated
   • ▪ used in speech as a way of addressing a person in a polite way: "Martin, my dear fellow" Similar belovedlovedmuch loveddarlingadoredcherishedpreciousesteemedrespectedworshippedcloseintimateconfidentialbosomboonfavoritebestOpposite hated
   • ▪ used as part of the polite introduction to a letter, especially in a formula denoting the degree of formality involved: "Dear Sir or Madam"
   • ▪ endearing; sweet: "a dear little puppy" Similar endearingadorablelovableappealingengagingcharmingenchantingcaptivatingwinsomewinningattractivelovelynicepleasantdelightfulangelicsweetdarlingcunningsimpaticosympathiquesympatischinformal:adorbsdated:takingOpposite disagreeable
   • 2. expensive. British Similar expensivecostlyhigh-costhigh-pricedhighly pricedbig-budgetoverpricedexorbitantextortionateimmoderateextravagantlavishvaluableupmarketover the oddsinformal:priceysteepstiffOpposite inexpensive
   • ▪ (of money) available as a loan only at a high rate of interest.

   noun

   • 1. used as an affectionate or friendly form of address: "don't you worry, dear" Similar darlingdearestlovebelovedloved onesweetheartsweetprecioustreasurequeridainformal:sweetiesugarhoneybabybabebaepetsunshinepoppetarchaic:sweeting
   • ▪ a sweet or endearing person: "Harry's a dear" Similar lovable personadorable personendearing persondarlingsweetheartpetangelgemtreasureinformal:star

   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"

   Word Origin Old Englishdēore, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dier ‘beloved’, also to Dutch duur and German teuer ‘expensive’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dearness noun

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   What does Dear mean in English?

   • Meaning: Dear is used as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, we often use it to begin letters, (as in Dear John, Dear Sir, etc) or to refer to someone we care about. As a noun, we use it affectionately to refer to someone who’s very kind, or who we care about a lot. Rose was such a dear friend to me.

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   What happens if you do something for dear life?

   • When you do something for dear life, you do it as though not doing it would cause you to die. If a kayaker sees a shark in the water, she'll probably start paddling for dear life.

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   What is a deer a symbol of?

   • In Japanese Shintoism, the sika deer is believed to be a messenger to the gods. In China, deer are associated with great medicinal significance; deer penis is thought by some in China to have aphrodisiac properties. Spotted deer are believed in China to accompany the god of longevity.

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   What is Dear Abby?

   • Definition of Dear Abby from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a regular newspaper column, appearing in several US newspapers, which answers readers' questions about love and family problems. It began in 1956 and is written by Abigail Van Buren (real name Jeanne Phillips) and was started by her mother, Pauline Phillips (1918-2013).

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   May 8, 2024 · Dear: Someone dear to you is important to you. Your grandma might ask you to be a dear and help her with something, but the nickname isn’t common at all with the younger generation. Doll: This is another term of endearment for women more commonly used by older people. Note that today, the term is seen as somewhat negative and sexist ...

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   May 13, 2024 · Are the words “dear” and “deer” also related, or merely two different words with the same pronunciation? A: The short answer is that “dear” and “deer” may very well be etymologically related, not just homonyms, but the evidence isn’t conclusive.

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Often, we use “Dear” to begin, but it might feel too formal or outdated for some situations. This article explores ten different ways to greet someone in a professional email, offering a mix of formal and informal alternatives. Each option is explained with examples, helping you choose the right word for your next email.

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   May 10, 2024 · Dear. Honey. Hun. Sweetheart. Cutie. Baby. Babes. Sexy. Pet. British Phrases for Expressing Affection. Love at first sight. Head over heels. Lovey-dovey. To the moon and back. Match made in heaven. Other half. Those three words. Have the hots for. Apple of my eye. Tie the knot. Ways to Practice British Terms of Endearment. And One More Thing...

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   1 day ago · A deer ( pl.: deer) or true deer is a hoofed ruminant ungulate of the family Cervidae. It is divided into subfamilies Cervinae (which includes, among others, muntjac, elk (wapiti), red deer, and fallow deer) and Capreolinae (which includes, among others reindeer (caribou), white-tailed deer, roe deer, and moose ).

   • Class: Mammalia
   • Kingdom: Animalia

   • Family: Cervidae, Goldfuss, 1820
   • Order: Artiodactyla

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   Apr 28, 2024 · When you do something for dear life, you do it as though not doing it would cause you to die. If a kayaker sees a shark in the water, she'll probably start paddling for dear life . In some cases, people do things for dear life that really are death-defying: a window cleaner who slips off his scaffolding at the top of a skyscraper will hold onto ...