dear (A1)
adjective
Pronunciation: diər
Definition
Beloved or greatly valued.
Examples
She was very dear to him.
He held his family very dear.
Thank you for your dear advice.
How to Use dear
- dear to someone (prepositional phrase)
- Loved or valued by someone. — "His children were very dear to him."
- dear sir or madam (collocation)
- A standard polite opening for a formal letter when the recipient's name is unknown. — "Dear Sir or Madam, I wish to apply for the advertised position."
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