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    [Adjective]  | "dear" | \ ˈdir \


    1: highly valued : precious —often used in a salutation

    2: affectionate, fond

    3: high or exorbitant in price : expensive


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English dere, from Old English dēore; akin to Old High German tiuri distinguished, costly;

    [Adjective]  | "dear" 


    1: severe, sore


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English dere, from Old English dēor see: ;

    [Adverb]  | "dear" 


    1: dearly

    2: dearly


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     See: ;

    [Noun]  | "dear" 


    1: a loved one : sweetheart

    2: a lovable person


    Origin: 13th century ;

     See: ;

    [Noun]  | "Dear John" | \ -ˈjän \


    1: a letter (as to a soldier) in which a spouse or partner asks for a divorce or a partner breaks off an engagement or a friendship


    Origin: 1945 ;

    [Interjection]  | "dear" 


    1: —used especially to express annoyance or dismay


    Origin: 1694 ;

     See: ;

    [Idiom]  | "for dear life" 


    1: very tightly or quickly because of fear or danger

    [Idiom]  | "near and dear" 


    1: very close in relationship

    [Idiom]  | "close/dear/near to one's heart" 


    1: very personally and emotionally important to one

    [Idiom]  | "cost (someone) dearly/dear" 


    1: to cause (someone) to lose something or to suffer a lot

    [Adjective]  | "dear" 


    1: commanding a large price;


      * e.g., " ... caviar has always been among the dearest of foods "





    2: granted special treatment or attention;


      * e.g., " ... spared no expense when caring for and feeding her dear little dog "





    3: having qualities that tend to make one loved;


      * e.g., " ... a dear friend that I would do anything for "





    [Noun]  | "dear" 


    1: a person with whom one is in love;


      * e.g., " ... I love you, dear "



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     [ "dear" ]

    1: it is the initials of drop everything and read.. people use it at the begining of letters, emails, messages, notes etc. it means they want you to pay fucking attention to what they wrote cuz they worked hard on it

      * e.g.,  ... dear mom, im out wif ma frendz watchin a movie.. i took the cell.. dun call me... ill call u wen it dun 

     [ "dear" ]

    1: expensive, rare, or otherwise much sought after.

      * e.g.,  ... I'd love to get a set of 26 inch chrome dubs but they are DEAR! 

     [ "dear" ]

    1: the rad. the only. only works with darling. makes a perfect whole.

      * e.g.,  ... my dear darling. we're so rad. 

     [ "dear" ]

    1: Term of endearment used by social retards when addressing oblivious guys from Ohio who tend to ignore the fact that the chick talking to them almost never goes out of her way to IM the same person every day.

      * e.g.,  ... Well, dear, don't cut your hair while I'm out of town. 

     [ "the dearing" ]

    1: A name that one calls himself when he's feeling cool at hell. When you feel jiggy about yourself.

      * e.g.,  ... Damn son, I feel like the dearing tonight!!! 

     [ "Dearing" ]

    1: a bad ass bitch

      * e.g.,  ... a: what’s the new girls name? 

     [ "dear...dear" ]

    1: Similar to "oh my god." To be surprised or amazed at a new happening. Usually not used in a frantic sense as omg can be, but more in a sarcastic or humorous way.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: Hey, did you hear that KC is now dating that girl who is pale, ugly, and has aids? 

     [ "Dears" ]

    1: Fans of Dimash. Dimash Dears are a group of people that cannot be identified/categorized into any specific gender, age, race or nationality. Supprisingly, they managed to interact harmonious my, each using their own language to communicate. Dears are infected and carriers of Dimashititis. They can be recognized by :

      * e.g.,  ... Dears can be an angels but will attack any moment if any negative about Dimash is found, they will rip apart the unfortunate soul. 


     [ "Dears" ]

    2:  Normal day : Ear/headphones, panda eyes and wide smile . Have a tendency of forgetfulness / absent minded. Things will tend to be left undone or half done or even burned food.


     [ "Dears" ]

    3:  Concert/Airport/Gathering : ,Lighted Dear hairband or Dimash Cap, Dimash Tee and holding flowers, banner/light-stick. Dears will be taking photos/videos and singing Dimash's songs. Dears are well known for their high presence on social media such as Facebook, Instangram, Tweeter, You Tube and Weibo etc. where they will vote, like and comment on anything that has Dimash's name.

     [ "dear by" ]

    1: a term people from Newfoundland and labrador or halifax use to say there bud but they talk way to fast so they sound funny

      * e.g.,  ... person 1" lord tunderin jesus dear by you almost fell on your ass" person 2" i know dear by that shiet woulda hurt" 

     [ "Dear" ]

    1: Saluation, when used it's either granny calling or a gold digger in search of a sugar daddy.

      * e.g.,  ... Thanks dear, I really needed an iPhone 12 cause my X was out of memory. 

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