dear
noun, adjective as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:She called her grandmother her dearest friend.
Definition:A close companion or family member.
From dear friend
Example:He dearly loved his cat.
Definition:With deep affection, love, or pain.
From dearly
Example:The lessons of her dearly-bought experience were invaluable.
Definition:Acquired at significant cost or through much effort.
From dearly-bought
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