dear

• Используется для выражения привязанности или нежности к кому-либо; также указывает на то, что что-то является дорогим или затратным.

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.

   Дорогой

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

   Synonymsadoredbelovedcherisheddarlinglovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   Antonymsdespiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. ExpensiveB1formalbritish

   Costing a lot of money; high in price.

   Дорогой

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

   Synonymscostlyexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedpremiumpriceyvaluable

   Antonymsaffordablecheapinexpensivelow-cost

3. Used in polite addressA1formal

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

   Уважаемый

   • 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?

   Synonymsesteemedhonoredrespected

• Наречие, используемое в основном в британском английском, часто во фразе 'cost someone dear', означающей 'дорогой ценой' или 'сильно'. Также используется как усилитель в выражениях вроде 'I would dearly love to...' (хотя 'dearly' в этом смысле более распространено). Как наречие встречается реже, чем его форма прилагательного.

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.

   Дорого

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

   Synonymsdearlyexpensively

   Antonymscheaplyinexpensively

• Существительное, используемое как ласковое обращение или для обозначения любимого человека, часто употребляется при прямом обращении (например, 'мой дорогой').

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.

   Любимый человек

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

   Synonymsbeloveddarlinghoneyloveprecioussweetheart

2. Term of addressA2informal

   Used as a polite or affectionate way to address someone.

   Дорогой

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

   Synonymsbeloveddarlingdeariehoneyloveprecioussweetheart