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dearly
adverb
at a great cost
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- EARL
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈdɪɹli
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Meaning
Definitions
adverb
at a great cost
“he paid dearly for the food”
adverb
with affection
“she loved him dearly”
adverb
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
“I would dearly love to know”
In context
Example Sentences
he paid dearly for the food
this cost him dear
she loved him dearly
he treats her affectionately
I would dearly love to know
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