Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dear | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
dearie | Yes | No | No | No |
dear (noun) | dearie (noun) |
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a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | a special loved one |
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment |
dear (adjective) | dearie (adjective) |
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with or in a close or intimate relationship | |
having a high price | |
dearly loved | |
sincerely earnest |
dear (adverb) | dearie (adverb) |
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at a great cost | |
with affection |