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dear
UK
/dɪə/
US
/dɪr/
dears
pl
UK
/dɪə/
US
/dɪr/
Used to refer to a loved or esteemed person
Definitions
Everyone who knew him said he was a dear.
dearer
Comp.
dearest
Super.
UK
/dɪə/
US
/dɪr/
Translations
She received a letter from her dear friend.
Она получила письмо от своего дорогого друга.
He is her dear brother.
Он её любимый брат.
Additional translations
Definitions
She is a dear friend who has always been there for me.
The hotel was too dear for us to afford during our vacation.
Dear John, I hope this letter finds you well.
Used chiefly in British English to mean ‘at a high price’
Definitions
Fresh vegetables come dear in the depths of winter.
Exclamation expressing surprise, sympathy, or dismay
Definitions
"Dear!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess.