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Definition dearly in British English

dearly adverb

adverb
/ˈdɪə(r)li/
1

very much

Example

He dearly wants to win.

Example

I love him dearly in spite of all his faults.

Example

I'd dearly like to be there when he finds out the truth!

Synonyms and related words
very particularly deeply
2

with serious loss, damage, or trouble

Example

You're going to pay dearly for that mistake.

Synonyms and related words
the nuclear option serious severe
Definition dearly in British English