eng: dear

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Meaning
means	(noun) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment dear, dearest, beloved, honey, love
means	(noun) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) dear, lamb
means	(adjective) dearly loved dear, darling, beloved
means	(adjective) with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" dear, good, near
means	(adjective) earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt
means	(adjective) having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant" pricy, pricey, dear, high-priced, costly
means	(adverb) with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately" affectionately, dearly, dear
means	(adverb) at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear" dearly, dear