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