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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

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields