I.dear <dearer [ˈdɪrər, ˈdɪərə(r)], dearest [ˈdɪrəst, ˈdɪərɪst]> [Am dɪr, Brit dɪə] ADJ
1. dear (loved):
- I hold my reputation (very) dear
2.1. dear (in direct address) (in speech):
2.2. dear (in direct address) (in letter-writing):
3. dear (lovable):
II.dear [Am dɪr, Brit dɪə] INTERJ
- ¡ay!