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Definition dear in American English

dear interjection

interjection
/dɪr/
1

used when you are upset, disappointed, annoyed, worried, or surprised about something bad that has happened or something wrong that you have done

Example

Oh dear, I’m afraid I’ve spilled your coffee.

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Definition dear in American English