1dear 
/ˈdiɚ/ adjective
dear·er; dear·est /ˈdiɚ/ adjective [also more dear; most dear] 1 : loved or valued very much
▪ He's a dear [=precious] friend of mine. ▪ my dearest friend ▪ Our neighbor is a dear old lady. — often + to ▪ My grandmother was very dear to me. ▪ The book is dear to the hearts of many young readers. 2 — used in writing to address someone ▪ Dear Sir or Madam ▪ Dear Jane 3 chiefly Brit : having a high price : expensive
▪ Peaches are dear this time of year.
▪ He's a dear [=precious] friend of mine. ▪ my dearest friend ▪ Our neighbor is a dear old lady. — often + to ▪ My grandmother was very dear to me. ▪ The book is dear to the hearts of many young readers.
▪ Peaches are dear this time of year.
for dear life — see 1life
