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dear

adverb
  1. at a great cost
    “I paid dearly for the food, but it was worth it to experience the work of a fine chef.”
    dearly
  2. with affection
    “We loved them dearly.”
    dearly
adjective
  1. with or in a close or intimate relationship
    goodnear
  2. dearly loved
    beloveddarling
  3. earnest
    “one's dearest wish”
    devoutearnestheartfelt
  4. having a high price
    costly
noun
  1. a beloved person
    “used as terms of endearment”
    love
  2. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
    lamb