dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
الإنجليزية
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المعاني
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adjective
A2
property
1
loved or treasured
Loved or liked very much.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
المرادفات
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
الأضداد
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
الموضوعات
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She is a dear friend who has always been there for me.
- This old photo is very dear to me.
- He lost someone very dear to him last year.
- The memories of our trip are dear to my heart.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- My dog is very dear to me.
- She is a dear friend.
- This book is dear to my father.
- My grandmother is dear to our family.
adjective
B1
property
2
costing a lot
Costing a lot of money.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is dear
خطأ شائع:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
المرادفات
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
الأضداد
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
الموضوعات
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The rent in this part of the city is quite dear.
- That shop is a bit dear, but the quality is excellent.
- Tickets for the concert are too dear for me.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- This dress is too dear.
- The food here is dear.
- That phone is very dear.
- The hotel was a bit dear for us.
اسم
A2
entity
3
beloved person (address)
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
نمط الاستخدام:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
المرادفات
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
my dear
|oh dear
الموضوعات
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Thank you, my dear, for your help.
- Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
- Come here, dear, and sit down.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I love you, dear.
- Come here, dear.
- Good night, dear.
- Thank you, my dear.
interjection
A2
action
4
expression of surprise or concern
'Oh dear' means you are surprised, worried, or sorry about something.
نمط الاستخدام:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may think 'oh dear' sounds formal; in fact it can be used in everyday speech but may seem slightly old-fashioned in some dialects.
المرادفات
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
oh dear
الموضوعات
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
- Oh dear, that's not good news.
- Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Oh dear, I am late.
- Oh dear, I lost my bag.
- Oh dear, that is bad.
- Oh dear, she is sick.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
المقاطع والنبر
dear (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
Dear Sir or Madam
1/dˈɪɹ sˈɚ ˈɔɹ mˈædəm/
fixed phrase
formal
formal letter opening when recipient unknown
Used at the start of a formal letter when you do not know who will read it.
أمثلة
- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position advertised.
- Please find attached my CV. Dear Sir or Madam, I look forward to hearing from you.
hold dear
1/hˈoʊld dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
value greatly or cherish emotionally
To care about something or someone very much.
أمثلة
- I hold my family dearly and always put them first.
- He holds his freedom dearly.
oh dear
1/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
mild distress or surprise exclamation
'Oh dear' is something you say when you are worried, surprised, or sorry about something small or unexpected.
أمثلة
- Oh dear, I forgot to bring my wallet!
- Oh dear, the cake has burned.
oh dear
1/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
concern or mild dismay
We say “oh dear” when something has gone wrong.
أمثلة
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?