What is the meaning of the word "dear"?

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  1. a beloved person copy to clipboard noun
    • used as terms of endearment copy to clipboard
  2. at a great cost copy to clipboard adverb
    • I paid dearly for the food, but it was worth it to experience the work of a fine chef. copy to clipboard
  3. earnest copy to clipboard adjective
    • one's dearest wish copy to clipboard
  4. with affection copy to clipboard adverb
    • We loved them dearly. copy to clipboard

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