Dear

Synonyms of dear

• beloved
• precious
• darling

Antonyms of dear

• despised
• hated
• detested

Collocations of dear

dear friend

Frequency: 70 %

Thank you, dear friend, for always being there for me.

dear family

Frequency: 60 %

Spending time with dear family members is always special.

dear husband

Frequency: 50 %

She thanked her dear husband for his unwavering support.

dear child

Frequency: 45 %

She held her dear child close, cherishing every moment together.

dear diary

Frequency: 40 %

She poured her heart out in her dear diary every night.

Idiomatic Expressions for dear

• Phrase: Cost a pretty penny
  Meaning: To be expensive or cost a significant amount of money.
  Usage: The designer handbag she bought at the store cost a pretty penny, but she thought it was worth it.