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Translation

expensive; dear

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Word origin

From Latin carus, dear, beloved, costly.

Origin
Latin
Root
carus
English cognates
cherish

Grammar

Femininecara
Masc pluralcaros
Fem pluralcaras

Examples

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That car is too expensive for me.

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Branded clothes are more expensive.

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Dear friend, thank you for your help.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 12: Words 891-900.