definition of
dear

[1] #1 dear n. [beloved, dearest, honey, love] a beloved person; used as terms of endearment. wn

[2] #2 dear s. [good, near] with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear". wn

[3] #3 dear r. [dearly, affectionately] with affection; "she loved him dearly"; "he treats her affectionately". wn

[4] #4 dear n. [lamb] a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child). wn

[5] #5 dear r. [dearly] at a great cost; "he paid dearly for the food"; "this cost him dear". wn