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- [deer-ee]
- /ˈdɪər i/
- /ˈdɪərɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [deer-ee]
- /ˈdɪər i/
Definitions of deary word
- noun deary a term of affection: now often sarcastic or facetious 3
- abbreviation DEARY darling. 1
- noun deary (informal) A dear; a darling. 1
- noun deary (Informal) A term of address for a female. 0
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Origin of deary
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; dear1 + -y2
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Parts of speech for Deary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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deary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deary
noun deary
- sweetheart — either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.
- nectar — the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.
- sweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
- dear — You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for.
- darling — You call someone darling if you love them or like them very much.
Antonyms for deary
noun deary
- foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
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