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- [deer]
- /dɪər/
- /dɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [deer]
- /dɪər/
Definitions of dears word
- adjective dears beloved or loved: a dear friend. 1
- adjective dears (used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir. 1
- adjective dears precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions. 1
- adjective dears heartfelt; earnest: one's dearest wish. 1
- adjective dears high-priced; expensive: The silk dress was too dear. 1
- adjective dears charging high prices: That shop is too dear for my budget. 1
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Origin of dears
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English dere, Old English dēore; cognate with Old High German tiuri, Old Norse dȳrr
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Parts of speech for Dears
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dears popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dears usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dears
adjective dears
- favorites — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- darlings — Plural form of darling.
- intimates — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- valuables — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
- fancies — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
noun dears
- treasures — wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
Antonyms for dears
adjective dears
noun dears
- foes — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.