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dearly (adverb)
The word 'dearly' is used to express a deep, strong feeling of affection or love for someone or something. It can also describe a high price or a significant sacrifice paid for an action or outcome.
Think of a 'Dear' (beloved person) and a 'Pricey' (expensive) item. 'Dearly' combines both: you love someone 'dearly' an...
I dearly like this movie. → I really like this movie. / I love this movie dearly.
The car was dearly. → The car was dear. / The car was expensive.
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