Meaning of the word dearly in English

What does dearly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dearly

US /ˈdɪr.li/
UK /ˈdɪə.li/

Adverb

very much; greatly

Example:
She loves her children dearly.
He paid dearly for his mistake.
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