The meaning of DEAR is highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation. How to use dear in a sentence.

DEAR definition: 1. loved or liked very much: 2. used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are…. Learn more.

1. A person who is greatly loved. Often used as a form of address. 2. An endearing, lovable, or kind person: What a dear she is!

2 days ago · Adjective dear (comparative dearer or more dear, superlative dearest or most dear) (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.

Definition of dear adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in Dear Sir or my dear Mr Smith (postpositive) followed by to: important; close: a wish dear to her heart

Dear definition: Highly esteemed or regarded. Used in direct address, especially in salutations.

(used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir. precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions.

(used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.). Oh dear, what a disappointment! Dear me! What's all that noise?

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