dear

adjective6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

A common and affectionate way to refer to a close friend.

Used to address or refer to one's wife with affection.

Used to address or refer to one's father with affection.

Used to address or refer to one's mother with affection.

Used to address or refer to one's sister with affection.

An affectionate or pitying way to refer to a person, often someone regarded as good but unfortunate.