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Etymology
1. dear
adjective. ['ˈdɪr'] dearly loved.
Antonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. dear
noun. ['ˈdɪr'] a beloved person; used as terms of endearment.
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. dear
adjective. ['ˈdɪr'] with or in a close or intimate relationship.
Antonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. dear
adverb. ['ˈdɪr'] at a great cost.
Synonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. dear
adjective. ['ˈdɪr'] having a high price.
Synonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. dear
adverb. ['ˈdɪr'] with affection.
Synonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. dear
adjective. ['ˈdɪr'] earnest.
Antonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. dear
noun. ['ˈdɪr'] a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- dear (English)
- dere (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))