dear

dear [-er] adj

OE déore; glorious, distinguished, worthy, costly.

1. Valued; expensive.
2. Considerable; important; substantial; (see Acts 20:24).
3. Loved; cherished; precious; significant; (see Jeremiah 31:20).

dear interj

see dear, adj.

1. Phrase. “Oh, dear”: oh, my; my word; [exclamation expressing emotion].

dear n

see dear, adj.

1. Darling; sweetheart; beloved one; my love; cherished person; [loving word; term of endearment; affectionate address].