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Meanings of Dear

Adjective

  • High in price; expensive.
  • Loved or lovable.
  • Loving and kind.
  • Very important to someone.

Verb

  • To make someone feel loved or special.

Noun

  • A very kind, loving person.
  • A beloved person.
  • An affectionate term used for someone you care about.

Adverb

  • At a high price.

Explanation of the word: Dear

"Dear" is a word we use to show that we really like someone. For example, we might say "dear mom" or "dear friend" when we write a letter.

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Translations for the word: Dear

hindi
प्रिय

priya

प्रिय

priya

प्यारा

pyara

   

Synonyms for the word: Dear

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Dear

What does 'dear' mean?
The word 'dear' means someone or something that you care about a lot. It can also mean something that costs a lot of money.
How do you pronounce 'dear'?
You pronounce 'dear' like 'deer', rhyming with 'near'.
What is the origin of the word 'dear'?
The word 'dear' comes from an old English word 'deore', which means precious or valuable.
What is the meaning of 'dear' in Kannada?
The word 'dear' in Kannada is 'ಪ್ರಿಯ' (Priya).