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English to English adverb
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in a sincere and heartfelt manner |  | Example: I would dearly love to know
source: wordnet30
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at a great cost | | Example: he paid dearly for the food
this cost him dear
source: wordnet30
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with affection | | Example: she loved him dearly
he treats her affectionately
source: wordnet30
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In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly. | | source: webster1913
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