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dear 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Adjective
/di(ə)r/,
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dearest, superlative; dearer, comparative;
  1. Regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone
    • - a dear friend
    • - he is very dear to me
  2. Used in speech as a way of addressing a person in a polite way
    • - Martin, my dear fellow
  3. Used as part of the polite introduction to a letter, esp. in a formula denoting the degree of formality involved
    • - Dear Sir or Madam
  4. Endearing; sweet
    • - a dear little puppy
  5. Expensive

  6. (of money) Available as a loan only at a high rate of interest

Exclamation
  1. Used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy
    • - oh dear, I've upset you
Noun
  1. Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address
    • - don't you worry, dear
  2. A sweet or endearing person

Adverb
  1. At a high cost
    • - they buy property cheaply and sell dear
  1. dearly: with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately"
  2. beloved: dearly loved
  3. dearly: at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear"
  4. lamb: a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
  5. with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
  6. earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"
  7. costly: having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"
  8. (dearly) in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love to know"
  9. Dear is the first mini-album from Shion Miyawaki under the label Rhythm Zone . The album failed to chart on the Oricon chart. This mini-album includes a collaboration song with DJ MAKAI.
  10. Dear is a surname, and may refer to: * Brian Dear (born 1943), English footballer * Cleveland Dear (1888-1950), American politician * Greg Dear (born 1963), Australian rules footballer * Jeremy Dear (21st century), British journalist * Jim Dear (1910-1981), British sportsperson * John Dear (21st ...
  11. Dear... is the first album by Kyoko Fukada
  12. "Dear..." is an album from Sachi Tainaka that was released on March 7, 2007.
  13. Dear..., TSZX The Grace's second Japanese album, was released on January 7, 2009. The title track is Sukoshi De Ii Kara translated as Good From Little. ...
  14. "Dear…" is May J.'s second solo single, released May 30, 2007. The A-side is described as a high quality ballad full of bitter-sweet sadness. The song was produced by Ryoji of Ketsumeishi. ...
  15. (Dearly) An intimate relationship is a particularly close interpersonal relationship. It can be defined by these characteristics: enduring behavioral interdependence, repeated interactions, emotional attachment, and need fulfillment.
  16. (The Dears) The Dears are a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec.
  17. A very kind, loving person; A beloved person; Loved; lovable; Loving, affectionate, heartfelt; Precious to or greatly valued by someone; High in price; expensive; A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc; A formal way to start (often ...
  18. expensive; the wine was excellent, but very dear.
  19. expensive.  "I'd like ta buy that new dress, but it's too dear".
  20. [?Marin / Mavin] I thought you would be interested in seeing the decision in the [?Flessen - a law suit of that time] case + so enclose you the synopsis of same which please keep for my scrap book after you have read. ...
  21. 1.expensive 2. that which is close to one's heart.
  22. expensive, as in 'gosh, thats dear'