dear

• Wird verwendet, um Zuneigung oder Wertschätzung gegenüber jemandem auszudrücken; bezeichnet auch etwas, das teuer oder kostspielig ist.

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.

   Liebevoll geschätzt

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

   Synonymeadoredbelovedcherisheddarlinglovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   Antonymedespiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. ExpensiveB1formalbritish

   Costing a lot of money; high in price.

   teuer

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

   Synonymecostlyexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedpremiumpriceyvaluable

   Antonymeaffordablecheapinexpensivelow-cost

3. Used in polite addressA1formal

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

   Sehr geehrter

   • 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?

   Synonymeesteemedhonoredrespected

• Adverb, das vor allem im britischen Englisch verwendet wird, oft in der Wendung 'to cost someone dear' im Sinne von 'jemanden teuer zu stehen kommen' oder 'jemanden schwer treffen'. Es wird auch als Verstärkung in Wendungen wie 'I would dearly love to...' gebraucht, wobei 'dearly' in dieser Bedeutung häufiger ist. Als Adverb kommt es seltener vor als die Adjektivform.

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.

   Teuer

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

   Synonymedearlyexpensively

   Antonymecheaplyinexpensively

• Substantiv, das als liebevolle Anrede oder Bezeichnung für einen geliebten Menschen verwendet wird, oft in der direkten Anrede (z. B. 'mein Liebling').

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.

   geliebte Person

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

   Synonymebeloveddarlinghoneyloveprecioussweetheart

2. Term of addressA2informal

   Used as a polite or affectionate way to address someone.

   Liebling

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

   Synonymebeloveddarlingdeariehoneyloveprecioussweetheart