Definitions
How to pronounce dear:
Dear - as a noun
Dear - as an adverb
Dear - as an adjective satellite
With or in a close or intimate relationship
Example: "A good friend"
Sincerely earnest
Example: "One's dearest wish"
Having a high price
Example: "Costly jewelry"
Dear - as a verb
To endear.
Dear - as an adjective
High in price; expensive.
Example: "The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."
Loved; lovable.
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Example: "Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
Example: "The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Example: "Dear sir/madam/miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...]."
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
Example: "My dear friend, i feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!"
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
Example: "My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up i won't bounce you on but over my knee!"
Noble.
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Fierce.
Example: "The christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
DEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
DEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
DEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
