dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
Inggris
~ 2800
Makna
0 makna
adjective
A2
property
1
loved or treasured
Loved or liked very much.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
Sinonim
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
Antonim
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
Kolokasi
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
Tema
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
[something] is dear
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
Sinonim
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Antonim
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
Kolokasi
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
Tema
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- This dress is too dear.
- The food here is dear.
- That phone is very dear.
- The hotel was a bit dear for us.
Kata benda
A2
entity
3
beloved person (address)
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
Pola penggunaan:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
Sinonim
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
Kolokasi
my dear
|oh dear
Tema
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- Thank you, my dear, for your help.
- Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
- Come here, dear, and sit down.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
Kesalahan umum:
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.
Sinonim
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
Kolokasi
oh dear
Tema
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
- Oh dear, that's not good news.
- Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Oh dear, I am late.
- Oh dear, I lost my bag.
- Oh dear, that is bad.
- Oh dear, she is sick.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
Suku kata & tekanan
dear (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
Kata terkait
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?