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Dear vs Pity - What's the difference?

dear | pity |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between dear and pity

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while pity is (obsolete) piety.

As nouns the difference between dear and pity

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while pity is (uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

As verbs the difference between dear and pity

is that dear is (obsolete) to endear while pity is to feel pity for (someone or something).

As an adjective dear

is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

As an interjection pity is

short form of what a pity.

Supercilious vs Dear - What's the difference?

supercilious | dear | Related terms |

Supercilious is a related term of dear.


As adjectives the difference between supercilious and dear

is that supercilious is arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty while dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As a noun dear is

a very kind, loving person.

As a verb dear is

(obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear is

(obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs High-priced - What's the difference?

dear | high-priced | Related terms |

Dear is a related term of high-priced.


As adjectives the difference between dear and high-priced

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while high-priced is expensive.

As a noun dear

is a very kind, loving person.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs Mighty - What's the difference?

dear | mighty |


As adjectives the difference between dear and mighty

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while mighty is very strong; possessing might.

As nouns the difference between dear and mighty

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while mighty is influential, powerful beings or mighty can be (obsolete|rare) a warrior of great strength and courage.

As adverbs the difference between dear and mighty

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while mighty is (colloquial) very; to a high degree.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

Dear vs Drive - What's the difference?

dear | drive |


As verbs the difference between dear and drive

is that dear is (obsolete) to endear while drive is .

As an adjective dear

is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As a noun dear

is a very kind, loving person.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs Null - What's the difference?

dear | null |


As nouns the difference between dear and null

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while null is zero, nil; the cardinal number before einn.

As an adjective dear

is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Grumpy vs Dear - What's the difference?

grumpy | dear |


As adjectives the difference between grumpy and dear

is that grumpy is unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable while dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As a noun dear is

a very kind, loving person.

As a verb dear is

(obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear is

(obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Native vs Dear - What's the difference?

native | dear |


As adjectives the difference between native and dear

is that native is belonging to the native inhabitants of the americas or australia; in particular: while dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As nouns the difference between native and dear

is that native is an aboriginal inhabitant of the americas or australia; in particular: while dear is a very kind, loving person.

As a verb dear is

(obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear is

(obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs Ones - What's the difference?

dear | ones |


As nouns the difference between dear and ones

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while ones is .

As an adjective dear

is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs Likely - What's the difference?

dear | likely |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As adjectives the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As nouns the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while likely is something or somebody considered likely.

As adverbs the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

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