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Contiguous vs Dear - What's the difference?

contiguous | dear | Related terms |

Contiguous is a related term of dear.


As adjectives the difference between contiguous and dear

is that contiguous is connected; touching; abutting 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.

Ciao vs Dear - What's the difference?

ciao | dear |


As an interjection ciao

is hello, hi especially US, howdy US.

As an adjective dear is

loved; lovable.

As a noun dear is

a very kind, loving person.

As a verb dear is

to endear.

As an adverb dear is

dearly; at a high price.

Cherish vs Dear - What's the difference?

cherish | dear |


In obsolete terms the difference between cherish and dear

is that cherish is to cheer, gladden while dear is dearly; at a high price.

As verbs the difference between cherish and dear

is that cherish is to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid while dear is to endear.

As an adjective dear is

loved; lovable.

As a noun dear is

a very kind, loving person.

As an adverb dear is

dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs Invaluable - What's the difference?

dear | invaluable |


As adjectives the difference between dear and invaluable

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while invaluable is of great value; costly, precious, priceless.

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 Scarce - What's the difference?

dear | scarce |


As adjectives the difference between dear and scarce

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while scarce is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

As adverbs the difference between dear and scarce

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while scarce is scarcely, only just.

As a noun dear

is a very kind, loving person.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

Dare vs Dear - What's the difference?

dare | dear |

Dear is a anagram of dare.



In obsolete terms the difference between dare and dear

is that dare is to lie or crouch down in fear while dear is dearly; at a high price.

As verbs the difference between dare and dear

is that dare is to have enough courage (to do something) while dear is to endear.

As nouns the difference between dare and dear

is that dare is a challenge to prove courage while dear is a very kind, loving person.

As a proper noun DARE

is abbreviation of w:Dictionary of American Regional English|Dictionary of American Regional English|lang=en.

As an adjective dear is

loved; lovable.

As an adverb dear is

dearly; at a high price.

Dear vs Lavish - What's the difference?

dear | lavish | Related terms |

Dear is a related term of lavish.


As adjectives the difference between dear and lavish

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while lavish is expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

As verbs the difference between dear and lavish

is that dear is (obsolete) to endear while lavish is to expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise.

As a noun dear

is a very kind, loving person.

As an adverb dear

is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Noble vs Dear - What's the difference?

noble | dear | Related terms |

Noble is a related term of dear.


As a proper noun noble

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 a verb dear is

(obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear is

(obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Proud vs Dear - What's the difference?

proud | dear | Related terms |

Proud is a related term of dear.


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

is that proud is (obsolete)  excited by sexual desire; (of female animals) in heat while dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

As adjectives the difference between proud and dear

is that proud is gratified; feeling honoured (by something); feeling satisfied or happy about a fact or event 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.

Adjacent vs Dear - What's the difference?

adjacent | dear | Related terms |

Adjacent is a related term of dear.


As adjectives the difference between adjacent and dear

is that adjacent is lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on while dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As nouns the difference between adjacent and dear

is that adjacent is something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite while dear is a very kind, loving person.

As a preposition adjacent

is (us) next to; adjacent to; beside.

As a verb dear is

(obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear is

(obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

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