dear
adjective6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
dear friend8.0
A common and affectionate way to refer to a close friend.
dear wife7.0
Used to address or refer to one's wife with affection.
dear father6.5
Used to address or refer to one's father with affection.
dear mother6.5
Used to address or refer to one's mother with affection.
dear sister6.0
Used to address or refer to one's sister with affection.
dear soul4.5
An affectionate or pitying way to refer to a person, often someone regarded as good but unfortunate.