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Definition of dearest noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dearest

noun

/ˈdɪərɪst/

/ˈdɪrɪst/

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used when speaking to somebody you love
- Come (my) dearest, let’s go home.
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your nearest and dearest

(informal) your close family and friends

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