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Very much, or to a great extent
“I should dearly love to be musical, to be able to play an instrument.”
At a great cost or price
“What's more, the fixed cost of a space at home would cost dearly as well.”
With much mental or emotional suffering or loss
“Neymar paid dearly for his mistakes, and things started to go terribly wrong.”
In a loving or affectionate manner
“Yu Yuehan stroked her hair dearly and hugged her tightly.”
Adverb for cherished or regarded with deep affection
“She joined a whole secret league of the hunters after being separated from a friend very dear to her.”
Adverb for having appeal in an endearing, sweet or lovable way
“Zizi flashed us a dear little grin that took the edge of her curtness.”
Adverb for costing or charging high prices
“Is there not all the reason in the world, that wares, or houses, or any other thing, should be for the use and service of him that paid a dear price for them?”
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