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near and dear

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Loved or cared about greatly.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“This bracelet is a gift from my spouse, who I hold⟳ near and dear.”
“Writing has been near and dear to me for a long time.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

near antonym near beer near cash near cut Near East Near Eastern

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