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: No man knows till he has suffered from the night how sweet and dear to his heart and eye the morning can be.
Dearly
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: In a dear manner.
Example sentence: There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.