Dear

Definition:

  • (superl.) Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.
  • (superl.) Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.
  • (superl.) Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.
  • (superl.) Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.
  • (superl.) Of agreeable things and interests.
  • (superl.) Of disagreeable things and antipathies.
  • (n.) A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
  • (adv.) Dearly; at a high price.
  • (v. t.) To endear.

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dean vs. dear

deaf vs. dear

dear vs. gear

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dear vs. near

dead vs. dear

dear vs. wear

bear vs. dear

dear vs. ear

dear vs. tear

dear vs. hear

deal vs. dear

dear vs. love

dear vs. sweetie

dear vs. hind

dear vs. year

dear vs. true

dear vs. deary

dear vs. dearie

dear vs. deer

dear vs. dearest

dear vs. hun

dear vs. sweetheart

dear vs. ducks

dear vs. precious

dear vs. endearment

dear vs. lovely

dear vs. inexpensive

babe vs. dear

dear vs. lief

cheap vs. dear

dear vs. sister

dear vs. sore

dear vs. endear

beloved vs. dear

darling vs. dear

dear vs. kind

dear vs. loving

dear vs. dearness

dear vs. value

dear vs. expensive

dear vs. dearly

affectionate vs. dear

dear vs. heartfelt

dear vs. lovable