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adjective · A1 · very often · UK/US
dear
dear
Meaning of dear
English
loved; much cared for
中文
被深深喜爱的，常用于称呼亲近的人
Pronunciation
British English
/dɪə/
American English
/dɪr/
dear with Chinese translation
dear usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Dear Mom, I miss you.
亲爱的妈妈，我想你。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Dear friends, welcome!
亲爱的朋友们，欢迎你们！
dear synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between dear, close, precious, beloved, and cherished
C
🇬🇧English
close
of a friend: you know and like them very well
very often
ENTom is my close friend.
P
🇬🇧English
precious
very valuable or loved; stronger than dear
A1often
ENTime with family is precious to me.
Advanced: broader words
B
🇬🇧English
beloved
much loved; literary or formal
A1often
ENShe was a beloved teacher in the town.
C
🇬🇧English
cherished
loved and protected, often of memories
A1rare word
ENThis photo is one of my most cherished memories.
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What does dear mean?
loved; much cared for
How do you pronounce dear?
dear is pronounced [dɪə].
How is dear used in a sentence?
亲爱的妈妈，我想你。 Translation: Dear Mom, I miss you.
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