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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024dear1 /dɪr/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, n., adv., interj. adj. - (used as a conventional greeting or in the salutation of a letter as an expression of respect, friendship, etc.):Dear Sir or Madam. My dear friends.
- beloved;
much loved;
precious:The burglars had taken our dearest possessions. - heartfelt;
earnest:He had no dearer wish. - expensive:Tomatoes were dear in the winter.
n. [countable] - a kind or generous person:You're a dear to look after the children.
- a beloved one:Come here, my dears, and give your granddaddy a big hug.
- Sex and Genderan affectionate or familiar term of address (sometimes considered offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.)
interj. - (used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.):Oh dear, I've lost the phone number.
dear•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dear1 (dēr),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, n., adv., interj. adj. - 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. - heartfelt;
earnest:one's dearest wish. - high-priced;
expensive:The silk dress was too dear. - charging high prices:That shop is too dear for my budget.
- excessive;
high:a dear price to pay for one's independence. - [Obs.]difficult to get;
scarce. - [Obs.]worthy;
honorable.
n. - a person who is good, kind, or generous:You're a dear to help me with the work.
- a beloved one.
- Sex and Gender(sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar term of address (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.)
adv. - dearly;
fondly. - at a high price:That painting cost me dear.
interj. - (used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.):Oh dear, what a disappointment! Dear me! What's all that noise?
- bef. 900; Middle English dere, Old English dēore; cognate with Old High German tiuri, Old Norse dȳrr
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged darling, cherished.
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See expensive.
dear2 (dēr),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. [Archaic.]- hard;
grievous.
Also, dere. - Middle English dere, Old English dēor brave, bold, severe bef. 1000
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