dear
[dɪr]
Definition:
Use 'dear' in a sentence: Come here, my dear . Dear , that's bad news.What's your name, dear ? Be a dear and fetch me my coat. Her daughter is very dear to her. Their baby's a dear little thing. She was holding on to the rope for dear life. Isn't she a dear ! Oh dear ! I think I've lost my purse! Just a minute, dear . His family life was very dear to him. I made for the life raft and hung on for dear life. Good night, dear bears. It's time for your tablets, dear . What would you have done in my place, my dear ? Diamonds are very dear . Mrs. Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. How about you, dear ? Oh dear ! What a shame. Oh dear ! I think I've lost my purse! Believe in yourself, dear ! Come dearest , let's go home. "Dear Sir," she began. 'Oh dear !' she cried, clapping a hand over her mouth. Dear Peter, I have been thinking about you so much during the past few days.His dearest wish is to see his grandchildren again. At last I am back at my dear little desk. You're a lot like me, dear . Any time you want a babysitter, dear , you only have to ask. Tugging the woman's arm, she pulled her to her side saying: "You just stick with me, dear ." He had destroyed everything we held dear . Dear oh dear ! What are you going to do now?Take as long as you like, dear boy. Dear mother and dear daddy I love you.Isn't he a dear ? Everything's so dear now, isn't it? He's one of my dearest friends. Dear old Sue! I knew she'd help.Marcia had referred to him as a dear friend. 'Dearest Nina', the letter began. Dear , I protect you.I think you've made your point, dear . My dear girl, you're wrong. My dear Lady Mary, how very good to see you. Would you like a drink, dear ? A nurse patted me on the shoulder and said, "You have a good cry, dear ." That one mistake has cost him dear over the years. It was her dearest wish to have a family. Dear Mrs. Cox, Re: Homeowners Insurance. We note from our files that we have not yet received your renewal instructions."Dear boy," she crooned, hugging him heartily.
