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Bookmark or Share- DEAR definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary1. adjective [ADJ n] You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. Mrs. Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. Synonyms: beloved, close, valued, favourite More Synonyms of dear. 2. adjective [v-link ADJ to n] If something is dear to you or dear to your heart, you care deeply about it.
- dear adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...[only before noun] (old-fashioned) used in speech or writing to address somebody in a polite or friendly way. Martin, my dear fellow… Take my advice, dear reader. [not usually before noun] (British English) expensive; costing a lot of money. Everything's so dear now, isn't it? There was a shortage of potatoes, and they became dear.
- Dear Abby - Life Advice | UExpressWritten by Abigail Van Buren (also known as Jeanne Phillips), Dear Abby is the most widely syndicated columnist in the world, delivering sound, compassionate advice every day.
- Dear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : highly valued : precious. a dear friend. Our friendship is very dear to me. ran for dear life. often used in a salutation. dear Sir. 2. : affectionate, fond. 3. : high or exorbitant in price : expensive. eggs are very dear just now. 4. : heartfelt. our dearest prayers. 5. obsolete : noble. dearness noun. 2 of 5.
- DEAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comnoun. a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to help me with the work. a beloved one. ( sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.) See more.
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