Meaning of near and dear | Babel Free
Definitions
Loved or cared about greatly.
idiomatic
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.