English / word
dear
adjective A1MEANING IN ENGLISH
loved or valued; also used to start a letter or email
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
In context
01
My grandmother is very dear to me.
02
Start the email with Dear Sir or Madam.
Synonyms
precious,beloved,valued
Antonyms
hated,disliked
Collocations
my dear,dear friend,hold dear