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dearly
01
with deep affection or love
Examples
She loved her children dearly and always put them first.
1.1
sincerely or earnestly, with heartfelt intensity
Examples
She dearly hoped her application would be accepted.
02
at great cost, sacrifice, or penalty
Examples
He dearly paid for his mistake with a long prison sentence.
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