deare

Noun

dear (plural dears)

1. A very kind, loving person.
   • My little cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.

   Synonyms:

   darling

2. A beloved person.
3. An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
   • Pass me the salt, would you dear?
4. An elderly person, especially a woman.

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