Difference between Dear and Beloved

What is the difference between Dear and Beloved?

Dear as a noun is a very kind, loving person. while Beloved as a noun is someone who is loved; something that is loved

Dear

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A very kind, loving person. A beloved person

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Loved; lovable. Loving, affectionate, heartfelt Precious to or greatly valued by someone. High in price; expensive. A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc. A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly. An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior. noble Severe(ly affected), sore

Example sentence: A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother.

Beloved

Part of speech: noun

Definition: someone who is loved; something that is loved

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: loved

Example sentence: So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.

We hope you now know whether to use Dear or Beloved in your sentence.

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