See Also: dear 1, interjection(dictionary)
dear(medicine)
dear(4)(dictionary)
dear(3)(dictionary)
dear(2)(dictionary)
dear(1)(dictionary)
dear 3, adjective(dictionary)
dear 4, adverb(dictionary)
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dear 2, noun(dictionary)

dear 1, interjection (oh)



Oh dear
used to show that you are surprised, upset, or annoyed because something bad has happened
::Oh dear, I've broken the lamp.
::'I think I'm getting a cold.' 'Oh dear!'