More expensive in price, or someone who is even more loved and cherished.
From Old English 'deore,' originally meaning precious or valuable, later extending to both price and emotional value. The comparative form 'dearer' shows the degree.
This word is clever because it genuinely works two ways—something 'dear' to your heart is precious emotionally, while 'dear' prices are precious to your wallet in a different way!
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