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dearly
01
with deep affection or love
Examples
She loved her children dearly and always put them first.
I miss him dearly, even after all these years.
1.1
sincerely or earnestly, with heartfelt intensity
Examples
She dearly hoped her application would be accepted.
He dearly wanted to make things right between them.
02
at great cost, sacrifice, or penalty
Examples
He dearly paid for his mistake with a long prison sentence.
She learned the lesson dearly, after ignoring the warnings.
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