honey vs dear

honey and dear both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
honey	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
dear	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, honey and dear are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of honey include baby, beloved, darling, dearest, dearie, deary, love, sweetheart, sweetie.

honey (noun)	dear (noun)
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees	a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment	a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

honey (adjective)	dear (adjective)
of something having the color of honey	with or in a close or intimate relationship
	having a high price
	dearly loved
	sincerely earnest

honey (verb)	dear (verb)
sweeten with honey

honey (adverb)	dear (adverb)
	at a great cost
	with affection