dear

UK
/dɪə/
US
/dɪr/

Traduzioni

dearnoun
dears
pl
UK
/dɪə/
US
/dɪr/
Used to refer to a loved or esteemed person
dearadjective
dearer
Comp.
dearest
Super.
UK
/dɪə/
US
/dɪr/
She received a letter from her dear friend.
Она получила письмо от своего дорогого друга.
He is her dear brother.
Он её любимый брат.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
dearadverb
Used chiefly in British English to mean ‘at a high price’
dearinterjection
Exclamation expressing surprise, sympathy, or dismay

Definizioni

dearnoun
A person who is loved, cherished, or held in affectionate regard.
Everyone who knew him said he was a dear.
dearadjective
Regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone.
She is a dear friend who has always been there for me.
Expensive or costly.
The hotel was too dear for us to afford during our vacation.
Used as a polite or affectionate form of address.
Dear John, I hope this letter finds you well.
dearadverb
At a high cost; expensively.
Fresh vegetables come dear in the depths of winter.
dearinterjection
Used to express surprise, dismay, or sympathy.
"Dear!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess.