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sweetheart vs dear

dear vs sweetheart

sweetheart and dear both are nouns.

sweetheart and dear both are adjectives.

sweetheart is not an adverb while dear is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sweetheart Yes Yes No No
dear Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, sweetheart and dear are synonyms defined as:
  • sweetheart and dear: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Other synonyms of sweetheart include baby, beloved, darling, dearest, dearie, deary, honey, love, sweetie.
sweetheart (noun) dear (noun)
a person loved by another person a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
a very attractive or seductive looking woman a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
any well-liked individual
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
sweetheart (adjective) dear (adjective)
privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically) with or in a close or intimate relationship
having a high price
dearly loved
sincerely earnest
sweetheart (adverb) dear (adverb)
at a great cost
with affection
Difference between sweetheart and dear

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