Cheap vs. Dear
Difference Between Cheap and Dear
Cheapnoun
(obsolete) Trade; traffic; chaffer; chaffering.
Dearadjective
High in price; expensive.
The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.Cheapnoun
(obsolete) A market; marketplace.
Dearadjective
Loved; lovable.
Cheapnoun
Price.
Dearadjective
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.Cheapnoun
(obsolete) A low price; a bargain.
Dearadjective
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!Cheapnoun
Cheapness; lowness of price; abundance of supply.
Dearadjective
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb....Cheapadjective
Low and/or reduced in price.
Dearadjective
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!Cheapadjective
Of poor quality.
Dearadjective
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!Cheapadjective
Of little worth.
Dearadjective
(obsolete) Noble.
Cheapadjective
Underhand or unfair.
the cheap trick of hiding deadly lava under pushable blocksDearadjective
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Cheapadjective
Stingy; mean; excessively frugal.
Insurance is expensive, but don't be so cheap that you risk losing your home because of a fire.Dearadjective
(obsolete) Fierce.
The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.Cheapadjective
(finance) Trading at a price level which is low relative to historical trends, a similar asset, or (for derivatives) a theoretical value.
The ETF is trading cheap to NAV right now; we can arb this by buying the ETF and selling the underlying constituents.Dearnoun
A very kind, loving person.
My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.Cheapadjective
relatively low in price or charging low prices;
it would have been cheap at twice the priceinexpensive family restaurantsDearnoun
A beloved person
Cheapadjective
tastelessly showy;
a flash cara flashy ringgarish colorsa gaudy costumeloud sport shirtsa meretricious yet stylish booktawdry ornamentsDearverb
(obsolete) To endear.
Cheapadjective
of very poor quality
Dearadverb
dearly; at a high price
Cheapadjective
embarrassingly stingy
Dearnoun
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Dearnoun
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Dearadjective
dearly loved
Dearadjective
with or in a close or intimate relationship;
a good friendmy sisters and brothers are near and dearDearadjective
earnest;
one's dearest wishdevout wishes for their successheartfelt condolencesDearadjective
having a high price;
costly jewelryhigh-priced merchandisemuch too dear for my pocketbooka pricey restaurantDearadverb
with affection;
she loved him dearlyhe treats her affectionatelyDearadverb
at a great cost;
he paid dearly for the foodthis cost him dear
