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UK//maɪ dɪə//US//maɪ dɪr//

Meaning of My dear

A term of endearment used to express affection.

In simple words: A way to refer to someone you care about.

My dear in a sentence

  • I always say goodnight to my dear before bed.
  • My dear, you mean the world to me.
  • She smiled and called him her dear friend.
  • My dear, please be careful on your way home.
  • He wrote a letter to his dear one across the sea.

How to use My dear

Used affectionately; can sound old-fashioned. Appropriate among close friends or family, but may feel awkward in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of someone you love saying 'my dear' while giving you a warm hug.

Related words

Collocations with My dear

  • my dear friend
  • my dear child
  • my dear love
  • my dear companion
  • my dear heart

Synonyms for My dear

  • my darling
  • my love
  • my sweet
  • my dear heart
  • my sweetheart

Common mistakes with My dear

  • Using 'my dear' with strangers can sound overly intimate.
  • Confusing 'my dear' with 'my friend' in casual settings.
  • Overusing with varying people may lose sincerity.

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Frequently asked questions about My dear

What does My dear mean?

A way to refer to someone you care about.

What is the definition of My dear?

A term of endearment used to express affection.

How do you use My dear in a sentence?

I always say goodnight to my dear before bed.

Can you give another example of My dear?

My dear, you mean the world to me.

What are synonyms for My dear?

Common alternatives include my darling, my love, my sweet, my dear heart, my sweetheart.

What words go with My dear?

It commonly pairs with my dear friend, my dear child, my dear love, my dear companion, my dear heart.

What are common mistakes when using My dear?

Using 'my dear' with strangers can sound overly intimate. Confusing 'my dear' with 'my friend' in casual settings. Overusing with varying people may lose sincerity.

How do you pronounce My dear?

US: //maɪ dɪr//, UK: //maɪ dɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use My dear?

Used affectionately; can sound old-fashioned. Appropriate among close friends or family, but may feel awkward in formal contexts.