Dear and Lover

Dear

Dear noun - A person with whom one is in love.
Usage example: I love you, dear

Lover is a synonym for dear in beloved person topic. In some cases you can use "Lover" instead a noun "Dear".

Nearby Words: dearly, deary, dearie

Lover

Lover noun - A person with a strong and habitual liking for something.

Dear is a synonym for lover in person having sexual relationship topic. You can use "Dear" instead a noun "Lover".

Nearby Words: love, loving, lovely, loved, lovable

How words are described

good good dear good lover
little little dear little lover

Both words in one sentence

  • And for Cho Hakkai he shapeshifts into both his dear sister/lover Kanan as well as his friend Goku.
  • Synopsis: Asgard expects Sif, an admired warrior who possesses all qualities they hold dear, to be Thor's lover.
  • Not to mention Regina, who goes to extremes to destroy Snow White and all Snow holds dear because she blames Snow for the death of her lover Daniel, which was actually her mother Cora's fault.
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