dear

1. dear (adj) — sense 1

Definition: High in price; expensive.

Example: The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.

2. dear (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Loved; lovable.

Example: "Yes, children dear, wait a bit till it turns itself," she answered - she ought to have said "till I turn it"[.]

3. dear (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Lovely; kind.

Example: "I've never met the kind of man I mean." "Tell me about him. What does he look like?" "Oh, he might look very much like you." "How dear of you to say that!"

4. dear (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A very kind, loving person.

Example: My little cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.

5. dear (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A beloved person.

6. dear (noun) — sense 6

Definition: An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.

Example: Pass me the salt, would you dear?

7. dear (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To endear.

Example: Nor should a Sonne his Sire loue for reward, But for he is his Sire, in nature dear’d.

8. dear (adv) — sense 8

Definition: Dearly; at a high price.

Example: If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear.

9. dear (intj) — sense 9

Definition: Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.

Example: Dear, dear! Whatever were they thinking?