—adj. - a beloved or much esteemed. B as a merely polite or ironic form (my dear man).
- as a formula of address, esp. Beginning a letter (dear sir).
- (often foll. By to) precious; cherished.
- (usu. In superl.) Earnest (my dearest wish).
- a expensive. B having high prices. —n. (esp. As a form of address) dear person. —adv. At great cost (will pay dear). —int. Expressing surprise, dismay, pity, etc. (dear me!; oh dear!). for dear life desperately. dearly adv. [old english]
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