affair (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛər/

Definition

A thing that is happening or being discussed; a situation or event.

Examples

• The wedding was a grand affair.

• This whole affair is getting complicated.

• He managed the business affairs of the company.

How to Use affair

affair of the heart (idiom)

A romantic or emotional matter. — "His latest novel is an affair of the heart."

affair with (prepositional phrase)

A romantic or sexual relationship with someone. — "She discovered her husband's affair with his colleague."

Synonyms of affair

Words with a similar meaning to affair:

• matter
• event
• business
• situation

Antonyms of affair

Words with the opposite meaning to affair:

• nothing
• non-event

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