Dear:

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Dear: adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb, interjection
–adjective1.beloved or loved: a dear friend.
2.(used in the salutation of a letter as an expression of affection or respect or as a conventional greeting): Dear Sir.
3.precious in one's regard; cherished: our dearest possessions.
4.heartfelt; earnest: one's dearest wish.
5.high-priced; expensive: The silk dress was too dear.
6.charging high prices: That shop is too dear for my budget.
7.excessive; high: a dear price to pay for one's independence.
8.Obsolete. difficult to get; scarce.
9.Obsolete. worthy; honorable.
–noun
10.a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to help me with the work.
11.a beloved one.
12.(sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.)
–adverb
13.dearly; fondly.
14.at a high price: That painting cost me dear.
–interjection
15.(used as an exclamation of surprise, distress, etc.): Oh dear, what a disappointment! Dear me! What's all that noise?