dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
Английски
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Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
loved or treasured
Loved or liked very much.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
Синоними
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
Антоними
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
Колокации
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is dear
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
Синоними
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Антоними
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
Колокации
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
Теми
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- This dress is too dear.
- The food here is dear.
- That phone is very dear.
- The hotel was a bit dear for us.
Съществително
A2
entity
3
beloved person (address)
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
Модел на употреба:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
Синоними
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
Колокации
my dear
|oh dear
Теми
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Thank you, my dear, for your help.
- Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
- Come here, dear, and sit down.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
Честа грешка:
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.
Синоними
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
Колокации
oh dear
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
- Oh dear, that's not good news.
- Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
Примери за учащи
- Oh dear, I am late.
- Oh dear, I lost my bag.
- Oh dear, that is bad.
- Oh dear, she is sick.
Граматика
Речникова форма
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
Срички и ударение
dear (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
Семейство думи
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?