dear
adjective
- 1
with or in a close or intimate relationship
a good friend
my sisters and brothers are near and dear
- 2
having a high price
costly jewelry
high-priced merchandise
- 3
dearly loved
- 4
earnest
one's dearest wish
devout wishes for their success
adverb
- 1
at a great cost
he paid dearly for the food
this cost him dear
- 2
with affection
she loved him dearly
he treats her affectionately
noun
- 1
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- 2
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
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