"precious" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈprɛʃəs/ Audio: en-us-precious.ogg [US] Forms: precious [positive], more precious [comparative], most precious [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is precious, it is something that you have a fond affection for.
    Sense id: simple-precious-en-adj-UG11ssS7
  2. When something is precious, it has a high worth or cost.
    Sense id: simple-precious-en-adj-PODzueLC
     
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      ]
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