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dears

|dears|

🇺🇸

/dɪrz/

🇬🇧

/dɪəz/

(dear)

cherished or costly

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adverb
dear	dears	dears	deared	deared	dearing	dearer	dearest	dearness	dears	dearer	dearest	dearly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'dear' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dēore', where 'dēor' meant 'precious' or 'valuable'.

Historical Evolution

'dear' changed from Old English 'dēore' to Middle English 'dere' and eventually became the modern English word 'dear'. It is related to German 'teuer' and Dutch 'duur'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'precious' or 'valuable'; over time the sense broadened to include 'beloved' (affection) and 'expensive' (cost).

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural of 'dear': beloved person(s); a term of affectionate address (e.g., 'my dears').

My dears gathered around the table to celebrate.

Synonyms

loved onesdarling(s)beloved(s)

Antonyms

strangers enemies

Verb 1

third person singular present form of 'dear' (to regard as beloved or to value highly).

She dears her childhood memories more than any possession.

Synonyms

cherishes treasures values

Antonyms

neglectsdisdains

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Idioms

dear me cost someone dear

Last updated: 2025/11/02 06:36