dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
Englisch
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Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adjective
A2
property
1
loved or treasured
Loved or liked very much.
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
Synonyme
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
Antonyme
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
Wortverbindungen
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is dear
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
Synonyme
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Antonyme
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
Wortverbindungen
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
Themen
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This dress is too dear.
- The food here is dear.
- That phone is very dear.
- The hotel was a bit dear for us.
Nomen
A2
entity
3
beloved person (address)
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
Verwendungsmuster:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
Synonyme
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
Wortverbindungen
my dear
|oh dear
Themen
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- Thank you, my dear, for your help.
- Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
- Come here, dear, and sit down.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Verwendungsmuster:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
Häufiger Fehler:
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.
Synonyme
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
Wortverbindungen
oh dear
Themen
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
- Oh dear, that's not good news.
- Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
Beispiele für Lernende
- Oh dear, I am late.
- Oh dear, I lost my bag.
- Oh dear, that is bad.
- Oh dear, she is sick.
Grammatik
Grundform
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
Silben & Betonung
dear (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?