dear
Because it is a word with a single syllable, dear is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofdear
- A very kind, loving person.
Example: "My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures."
- A beloved person.
- An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
Example: "Pass me the salt, would you dear?"
- To endear.
- High in price; expensive.
Example: "The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed."
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Example: "Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow."
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
Example: "The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!"
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Example: "Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays: [...]."
- A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
Example: "My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!"
- An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
Example: "My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!"
- Noble.
- Dearly; at a high price
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