The meaning of dear is highly valued Dear (comparative dearer or more dear, superlative dearest or most dear) (ireland, uk) high in price Precious —often used in a salutation
How to use dear in a sentence. Its meaning can range from genuine affection to casual politeness, or even an attempt to establish familiarity. Loved or liked very much
Interjection (used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.) Oh dear, what a disappointment A person who is greatly loved Often used as a form of address
An endearing, lovable, or kind person What a dear she is! You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for Mrs cavendish is a dear friend of mine
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. Definition of dear adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Loved or valued very much often + to
Used in writing to address someone
