Dear Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Dear

Meaning 1 : a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

    Synonyms : lamb
Meaning 2 : with or in a close or intimate relationship

    Example : my sisters and brothers are near and dear

    Synonyms : good,  near
Meaning 3 : a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

    Synonyms : beloved,  dearest,  honey,  love
Meaning 4 : with affection

    Example : she loved him dearly

    Synonyms : affectionately,  dearly
Meaning 5 : at a great cost

    Example : he paid dearly for the food,this cost him dear

    Synonyms : dearly
Meaning 6 : having a high price

    Example : much too dear for my pocketbook

    Synonyms : costly,  high-priced,  pricey,  pricy
Meaning 7 : dearly loved

    Synonyms : beloved,  darling
Meaning 8 : sincerely earnest

    Example : one's dearest wish

    Synonyms : devout,  earnest,  heartfelt

How to Pronounce Dear

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