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One that is greatly loved.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A loved one .
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A lovable person.
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adverb
At a high cost: sold their wares dear.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
With fondness; affectionately.
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adjective
Charging high prices.
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Earnest; ardent: "This good man was a dear lover and constant practicer of angling” ( Izaak Walton).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Greatly valued; precious: lost everything dear to them.
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Heartfelt: It is my dearest wish.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
High-priced; expensive.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
interjection
Used as a polite exclamation, chiefly of surprise or distress: oh dear; dear me.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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