dear

/diːɹ/ · noun

Meaning

A very kind, loving person.
A beloved person.
An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
To endear.
High in price; expensive.
Loved; lovable.
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
Dearly; at a high price
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Fierce.

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