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dear

Pronunciation: [/dɪɹ/]

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dear: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use dear in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) something or someone you care a lot about, like a loved one. When you think someone is very special to you, they are dear to your heart.

Example

My dear friend always listens to my problems and helps me.

Example

I'm not very close with my dear cousin; we rarely talk.

Example

Why is your best friend so dear to you?

Context: “value”

(adjective) when something or someone is very important or valuable to you. If you treasure something or someone, they are dear to you.

Example

This necklace is very dear to me because my grandmother gave it to me.

Example

The vase was not very dear to them; they didn't mind when it broke.

Example

Why is that old watch so dear to your family?

How to pronounce dear

Pronunciation: [/dɪɹ/]

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