dear
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈdɪɹ// UK //dˈiə// dear
n. a person you love or care about very much. You often use this word when talking to a family member or a close friend.
n. a person who is loved or regarded with deep affection. Frequently used as a term of endearment or a vocative address in informal speech.
Come here, my dear, and tell me what happened.
She is such a dear to help us with the move this weekend.
Though they had been separated by distance for decades, he remained her oldest dear, the one person she trusted with her most private thoughts.
Usage
Commonly used with possessive adjectives like 'my' or 'his'.