dear
adjective
beloved or loved.
dearer
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comparativeof dear.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, what got cheaper diverged sharply from what got dearer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
"We bring our children and teenagers alongside us so they can see military training, and whenever our leader, dearer than our lives, gives the command, we will all come to the field," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
"The further down towards Enniskillen you go, the dearer it's getting - the cheapest I saw was £1.64," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
“The freedom I had before the money was paid was dearer to me,” Ms. Jacobs wrote.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
“I’m going very fast, and he’s getting dearer every minute,” added Jo to herself, then with a mental shake she entered into the business with an energy that was pleasant to behold.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
