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Affair

noun

/əˈfer/

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

an event, situation, or relationship, often one that is private or romantic

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

The scandal became the most talked-about affair of the year.

love affair

matter, business, concern, event, incident, relationship

Entry 1

matter, business, concern, event

Entry 2

incident, matter, event, relationship

triviality, insignificance, certainty, indifference

Entry 1

triviality, insignificance

Entry 2

certainty, indifference

business affair, love affair, family affair, family affairs, political affairs, personal affair

Entry 1

business affair, love affair, family affair

Entry 2

family affairs, political affairs, love affair, personal affair

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.

Careful and persistent work or effort.

A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support