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- pronunciation:
- dir
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, interjection
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
dearer, dearest |
| definition 1: |
much loved.
My dear friend Janet is coming to visit.- synonyms:
- cherished, loved, precious, treasured
- similar words:
- darling, favorite, intimate, pet
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| definition 2: |
(capitalized) used as a greeting that begins a letter.
"Dear Carlos," the letter began. |
| definition 3: |
costing a lot of or too much money.
A ring with a real diamond will be dear.- synonyms:
- costly, expensive, high, steep
- antonyms:
- cheap
- similar words:
- excessive, extravagant, valuable
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| related words: |
close, high, invaluable, lovable, precious, special, steep, sweet |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who is liked or loved by the person speaking.
What would you like, dear?- synonyms:
- darling, honey, sweetheart
- similar words:
- jewel
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| related words: |
love, pet |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
used to express surprise, disappointment, or dismay.
Oh, dear! I've lost my key.- synonyms:
- heavens
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| derivations: |
dearly (adv.), dearness (n.) |
Are you looking for the word deer (an animal)? Dear and deer sound alike but have different meanings.
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