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