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dear vs lover

lover vs dear

dear and lover both are nouns.

dear is an adjective but lover is not an adjective.

dear is an adverb but lover is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dear Yes Yes No Yes
lover Yes No No No
As nouns, lover is a hypernym of dear; that is, lover is a word with a broader meaning than dear:
  • dear: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
  • lover: a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
dear (noun) lover (noun)
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) an ardent follower and admirer
a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage
dear (adjective) lover (adjective)
with or in a close or intimate relationship
having a high price
dearly loved
sincerely earnest
dear (adverb) lover (adverb)
at a great cost
with affection
Difference between dear and lover

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