dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
Ingles
~ 2800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
loved or treasured
Loved or liked very much.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
Mga kasingkahulugan
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
Mga kolokasyon
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
Mga tema
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is dear
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
Mga kasingkahulugan
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
Mga kolokasyon
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
Mga tema
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This dress is too dear.
- The food here is dear.
- That phone is very dear.
- The hotel was a bit dear for us.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
3
beloved person (address)
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
Padron ng paggamit:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
Mga kasingkahulugan
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
Mga kolokasyon
my dear
|oh dear
Mga tema
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Thank you, my dear, for your help.
- Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
- Come here, dear, and sit down.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
Mga kolokasyon
oh dear
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
- Oh dear, that's not good news.
- Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Oh dear, I am late.
- Oh dear, I lost my bag.
- Oh dear, that is bad.
- Oh dear, she is sick.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
Mga pantig at diin
dear (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?