dear
adjective (1)Definition of dear
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
: highly valued : precious
a dear friend Our friendship is very dear to me. ran for dear life
—often used in a salutation dear Sir
2
: affectionate, fond
3
: high or exorbitant in price : expensive
eggs are very dear just now
4
: heartfelt
our dearest prayers
dear
adverbDefinition of dear (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: dearly sense 3
the effort cost them dear
2
: dearly sense 1
so dear I loved the man— William Shakespeare
dear
nounDefinition of dear (Entry 3 of 5)
1
: a loved one : sweetheart
How was your day, dear?
2
: a lovable person
Be a dear and get me a drink.
dear
interjectionDefinition of dear (Entry 4 of 5)
—used especially to express annoyance or dismay Oh dear!
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