dear
gb/dˈɪɹ/ us/dˈɪɹ/
A2
İngilizce
~ 2800
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective
A2
property
1
loved or treasured
Loved or liked very much.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone/something] is dear to [someone]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dear' meaning 'loved' with 'dear' meaning 'expensive'. Context is important.
Eş anlamlılar
beloved (More formal and poetic than 'dear', often used in romantic or ceremonial contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
unloved (Describes someone or something not cared for or valued.)
Eşdizimler
dear friend
|dear family
|someone dear
|hold dear
|dear to my heart
Konular
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is dear
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may not realize this meaning is less common in American English, where 'expensive' is preferred.
Eş anlamlılar
expensive (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Zıt anlamlılar
cheap (Low in price, the opposite of 'dear' in this sense.)
Eşdizimler
too dear
|very dear
|a bit dear
|rather dear
Konular
money
|shopping
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- This dress is too dear.
- The food here is dear.
- That phone is very dear.
- The hotel was a bit dear for us.
İsim
A2
entity
3
beloved person (address)
Someone you love or like, used when speaking to them.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[Dear], [rest of sentence]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes overuse 'dear' in formal writing where it may sound old-fashioned or overly intimate.
Eş anlamlılar
darling (More intimate or romantic than 'dear'.)
Eşdizimler
my dear
|oh dear
Konular
relationships
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- Thank you, my dear, for your help.
- Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
- Come here, dear, and sit down.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
'Oh dear' + [clause]
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Eş anlamlılar
oh no ('Oh no' is more informal and often stronger in emotional tone.)
Eşdizimler
oh dear
Konular
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- Oh dear, I forgot my keys at home!
- Oh dear, that's not good news.
- Oh dear, did you hurt yourself?
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- Oh dear, I am late.
- Oh dear, I lost my bag.
- Oh dear, that is bad.
- Oh dear, she is sick.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
dear
IPA
GB/dˈɪɹ/
US/dˈɪɹ/
Heceler ve vurgu
dear (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (dear)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: dear
- Comparative: dearer
- Superlative: dearest
Noun
- Base: dear
- Plural: dears
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?