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KK Pronunciation

〔 dIr 〕

Pronunciation

〔 diә 〕


Overview of noun dear

The noun dear has 2 senses


  • beloved, dear, dearest, honey, love -- (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)

  • lamb, dear -- (a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child))


Overview of adj dear

The adj dear has 4 senses


  • beloved, darling, dear -- (dearly loved)

  • dear, good, near -- (with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear")

  • dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt -- (earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences")

  • costly, dear, high-priced, pricey, pricy -- (having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant")


Overview of adv dear

The adv dear has 2 senses


  • dearly, affectionately, dear -- (with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately")

  • dearly, dear -- (at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear")