Used to refer to a loved or esteemed person
Definitionen
A person who is loved, cherished, or held in affectionate regard. Everyone who knew him said he was a dear.
Used chiefly in British English to mean ‘at a high price’
Definitionen
At a high cost; expensively. Fresh vegetables come dear in the depths of winter.
Exclamation expressing surprise, sympathy, or dismay
Definitionen
Used to express surprise, dismay, or sympathy. "Dear!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess.