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"Dear" vs. "beloved": a closer connection
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 07/12/2024, 07:41
Anwar Kareem 07/12/2024, 07:41English.me team member
What is similar?
Both words are terms of endearment used to express affection or fondness for someone or something.
What is different?
"Dear" is more versatile and commonly used in everyday situations, such as in greetings or letters, while "beloved" conveys a deeper, more formal or poetic sense of love and attachment.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Dear- Dear John, how have you been?
- He is a dear friend of mine.
- Could you do me a dear favor?
- She was his beloved wife for over 50 years.
- The poet wrote a heartfelt ode to his beloved.
- They cherished their beloved homeland.
Difference
