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Moderatedear
The correct spelling is dear.
How to pronounce dear
/diːɹ/
nounIPA: /diːɹ/
Say it like: Dee-r
The correct spelling is dear. A very kind, loving person. For example: "My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures."
Usage Examples
“My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.”
“Pass me the salt, would you dear?”
“The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A very kind, loving person.
- 2.A beloved person.
- 3.An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
verb
- 1.To endear.
adjective
- 1.High in price; expensive.
- 2.Loved; lovable.
- 3.Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
- 4.Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
- 5.A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
adverb
- 1.Dearly; at a high price
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