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Definition dear in British English

dear interjection

interjection
/dɪə(r)/
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 spilt your coffee.

Example

Oh dear, what’s the matter?

Example

Dear me, that’s not a very nice thing to say!

Example

Dear, oh dear, I didn’t realize it was that serious!

Example

Dear, dear, is that what you really believe?

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
Definition dear in British English