affairs (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈferz/
Definition
Matters, activities, or business, especially those of a personal or professional nature.
Examples
He is responsible for managing the company's financial affairs.
She tried to keep her personal affairs private.
The politician was involved in several controversial affairs.
How to Use affairs
- affairs of the heart (idiom)
- Matters related to love, romance, and emotional relationships. — "He was always willing to offer advice on affairs of the heart."
- affairs of state (collocation)
- Matters related to the government and politics of a country. — "The ambassador was deeply involved in affairs of state."
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