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dear Definition and Meaning in English (dear definition)

adjective
Synonyms:belovedlovedprecious
Quick Answer • Definition

Dear definition: Beloved or highly valued and loved.

Definitions of Dear

  1. 1adjective(formal)

    Beloved or highly valued and loved.

  2. 2adjective(formal)

    Expensive or high in price.

Example Sentences

casual

“He is my dear friend.”

formal

“The price of gold is very dear.”

formal

“Dear Sir, I am writing to you.”

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Inflected Word Forms

noundearness
adverbdearly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Dear to my heartexpression

Someone or something that is very loved

Dearly missedcollocation

Greatly missed by someone

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