Dearest and Near

Dearest

Dearest noun - A beloved person; used as terms of endearment.

Near is a synonym for dearest. In some cases you can use "Near" instead an adjective "Dearest".

Near

Near adjective - Being the less far of two.

Dearest is a synonym for near. Sometimes you can use "Dearest" instead an adjective "Near".

Nearby Words: nearly, nearby, nearness
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