dear

• تُستخدم للتعبير عن المودة أو الحنان تجاه شخص ما؛ كما تدل على أن شيئًا ما عزيز أو مكلف ماديًا.

Used to express affection or fondness for someone; also used to indicate something is expensive or costly.

1. Loved or cherishedA2formal

   Regarded with deep affection or fondness.

   عزيز

   • She is a dear friend of mine.
   • He wrote a letter to his dear mother.
   • My dear child, I am so proud of you.

   المرادفاتadoredbelovedcherisheddarlinglovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   الأضدادdespiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. ExpensiveB1formalbritish

   Costing a lot of money; high in price.

   غالي

   • This restaurant is too dear for my budget.
   • The antique vase was very dear.
   • Everything in this shop is dear.

   المرادفاتcostlyexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedpremiumpriceyvaluable

   الأضدادaffordablecheapinexpensivelow-cost

3. Used in polite addressA1formal

   Used as a polite way to address someone in a letter or conversation.

   المُخاطبة المهذبة

   • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position.
   • Dear John, thank you for your kind invitation.
   • My dear lady, may I help you with your bags?

   المرادفاتesteemedhonoredrespected

• ظرف يُستخدم أساسًا في الإنجليزية البريطانية، وغالبًا في عبارة 'cost someone dear' بمعنى 'بتكلفة باهظة' أو 'بشدة'. كما يُستخدم للتوكيد في تعبيرات مثل 'I would dearly love to...' بمعنى 'أودّ بشدة أن...'.

An adverb used primarily in British English, often in the phrase 'cost someone dear,' meaning 'at great cost' or 'severely.' It is also used as an intensifier in expressions like 'I would dearly love to...' (though 'dearly' is more common in that sense). As an adverb, it is less frequent than its adjective form.

1. At a high costB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is expensive or costs a lot.

   بثمن باهظ

   • The mistake cost him dear.
   • Victory came dear in that battle.
   • She paid dear for her carelessness.

   المرادفاتdearlyexpensively

   الأضدادcheaplyinexpensively

• اسم يُستخدم كنداء تحببي أو للإشارة إلى الشخص المحبوب، ويُستعمل غالبًا في الخطاب المباشر (مثل: يا عزيزي).

A noun used as a term of endearment or to refer to a beloved person, often used in direct address (e.g., 'my dear').

1. Beloved personA2formal

   A person who is loved or cherished.

   الشخص العزيز

   • She is a dear to everyone who knows her.
   • He is such a dear, always helping others.
   • My dear, you have my full support.

   المرادفاتbeloveddarlinghoneyloveprecioussweetheart

2. Term of addressA2informal

   Used as a polite or affectionate way to address someone.

   عزيزي

   • Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
   • Thank you, my dear, for your kindness.
   • Come here, dear, and sit with me.

   المرادفاتbeloveddarlingdeariehoneyloveprecioussweetheart