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