Used to refer to a loved or esteemed person
Определения
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’
Определения
At a high cost; expensively. Fresh vegetables come dear in the depths of winter.
Exclamation expressing surprise, sympathy, or dismay
Определения
Used to express surprise, dismay, or sympathy. "Dear!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess.