How to say dear and what does dear mean?
dear
noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce dear?
The word dear sounds like dear
/dir/
What is the definition of dear?
nouna sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
adjectivewith or in a close or intimate relationship
Examples
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear
nouna beloved person; used as terms of endearment
adverbwith affection
Examples
- she loved him dearly
adverbat a great cost
Examples
- he paid dearly for the food
- this cost him dear
adjectivehaving a high price
Examples
- much too dear for my pocketbook
adjectivedearly loved
adjectivesincerely earnest
Examples
- one's dearest wish
