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- pronunciation:
feIr
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an event, matter, or happening.
It was a sad affair when the mayor's son was kidnapped.Their wedding was the most exciting affair of the summer.- synonyms:
- event, happening, incident, matter, occurrence
- similar words:
- business, episode, occasion
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| definition 2: |
(plural) public or business matters.
As mayor, he is busy with the affairs of the city.- similar words:
- business, concerns, matters, transactions
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| definition 3: |
a party or social gathering.
Their wedding was the most exciting affair of the summer.- synonyms:
- function, party
- similar words:
- occasion, reception, social
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| definition 4: |
private matter; something that relates to or concerns only oneself.
How much money my father makes is my affair, not yours.- synonyms:
- business, concern, matter
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| definition 5: |
a love relationship that usually lasts for months or longer.
People are often sad when their love affair ends.- similar words:
- relationship
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| related words: |
case, experience, happening, interest |
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