Word Image
plural: dears
Part Of Speech
noun, adjective, adverb, interjection
Word Meaning
noun: a loved one; darling
adjective: highly valued, precious; used as a form of address in letters and sometimes in speech; high-priced; deeply and earnestly felt
adverb: (dearly) at a high rate or price; with affection
interjection: (oh dear!) used especially to express annoyance or dismay
Word Family
dearer
dearest
dearly
dearness
endear
endearing
endearingly
Sentences
Be a dear and get me a drink please.
How was your day, dear?
Oh dear! What should we do?
Sue spared no expense when caring for and feeding her dear little dog.
She’s a dear friend that I would do anything for.
Caviar has always been among the dearest of foods.
Be a dear and take this into the kitchen for me.
The two have become the dearest of friends as the years have passed.
We paid dearly for our past mistakes in house construction.
Kittens and puppies have such endearing qualities.
Exercises
