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- Dictionarydear/dɪə/
adjective
- 1. regarded with deep affection: "a dear friend" Similar Opposite
- 2. expensive: British "five pounds—that's a bit dear!" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. used as an affectionate or friendly form of address: "don't you worry, dear" Similar
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"
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DEAR definition: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
Definition of dear adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.)
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.
• 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?
Dear definition: Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations.
