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dearly

adverb (A LOT)
 
 
/ˈdɪə.li/ US  /ˈdɪr-/

Definition

very much: She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We would dearly love to sell our flat and move to the country.Very and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions
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