Cool MateMeaning of Dear
used at the beginning of a letter before the name or title of the person that you are writing to
In simple words: A word used to address someone in a friendly or loving way.
Dear in a sentence
- She wrote a dear letter to her grandmother.
- It was a dear friend who helped me through tough times.
- This dress is too dear for my budget.
- He said, 'dear, you should take care of yourself.'
- I am willing to pay a dear price for that antique.
How to use Dear
Use 'dear' at the start of letters to someone you care about or for formal greetings. It may sound old-fashioned in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
dear + object (person)
Memory hint
Think of 'dear' as something precious — like holding something dear to your heart.
Related words
Collocations with Dear
- dear friend
- dear sir/madam
- my dear
- dear one
Opposites of Dear
- unpleasant
- insincere
Common mistakes with Dear
- Using 'dear' in casual texts when addressing friends.
- Confusing 'dear' with 'deer', the animal.
- Omitting a comma after 'dear' in a letter.
Dear appears in
Dear in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عزيزي
كلمة تستخدم لتوجيه الحديث لشخص بطريقة ودية أو محبة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রিয়
কাউকে বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ বা স্নেহপূর্ণভাবে সম্বোধন করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত একটি শব্দ।
- GermanDeutsch
Liebe/r/s
Ein Wort, um jemanden auf freundliche oder liebevolle Weise anzusprechen.
- SpanishEspañol
Querido, Querida
Una palabra usada para dirigirse a alguien de manera amistosa o cariñosa.
- Persianفارسی
عزیز، گرامی
کلمهای که برای خطاب قرار دادن کسی به روشی دوستانه یا محبتآمیز استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Cher / Chère
Un mot utilisé pour s'adresser à quelqu'un de manière amicale ou affectueuse.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रिय
किसी को प्यार या दोस्ताना तरीके से संबोधित करने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला शब्द।
- ItalianItaliano
Caro/a, Costoso/a
Una parola usata per rivolgersi a qualcuno in modo amichevole o affettuoso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Querido(a), Caro(a)
Uma palavra usada para se dirigir a alguém de forma amigável ou carinhosa.
- RussianРусский
Дорогой, Дорогая, Дорогое, Дорогие
Слово, используемое для обращения к кому-либо в дружелюбной или любящей манере.
- Urduاردو
پیاری، عزیز، پیارا
کسی کو دوستانہ یا محبت بھرے انداز میں مخاطب کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا لفظ۔
- Chinese中文
亲爱的
用来友好或亲切地称呼某人的词。
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Frequently asked questions about Dear
What does Dear mean?
A word used to address someone in a friendly or loving way.
What is the definition of Dear?
used at the beginning of a letter before the name or title of the person that you are writing to
How do you use Dear in a sentence?
She wrote a dear letter to her grandmother.
Can you give another example of Dear?
It was a dear friend who helped me through tough times.
What are synonyms for Dear?
Common alternatives include beloved, cherished, valued, esteemed.
What is the opposite of Dear?
Opposite meanings include unpleasant, insincere.
What words go with Dear?
It commonly pairs with dear friend, dear sir/madam, my dear, dear one.
What are common mistakes when using Dear?
Using 'dear' in casual texts when addressing friends. Confusing 'dear' with 'deer', the animal. Omitting a comma after 'dear' in a letter.
How do you pronounce Dear?
US: /["/dɪr/"]/, UK: /["/dɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dear?
Use 'dear' at the start of letters to someone you care about or for formal greetings. It may sound old-fashioned in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Dear?
"Dear" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.