1 high in price: The prices in that shop are rather dear.
az: bahalı
ru: дорогой
2 very lovable: He is such a dear little boy.
az: gözəl, sevimli
ru: славный
3 (with to) much loved: She is very dear to me.
az: dəyərli, qiymətli
ru: дорогой
4 used as a polite way of addressing someone, especially in a letter: Dear Sir.
az: hörmətli
ru: уважаемый
♦ noun
1 (British, informal) a person who is lovable or charming: He is such a dear!
az: sevimli, əziz
ru: прелесть
2 a person who is loved or liked (especially used to address someone): Come in, dear.
az: əzizim, canım
ru: дорогой, милый