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affair

[uh-fair] / əˈfɛər /
NOUN
matter or business to be taken care of; happening activity
Synonyms
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case employment event incident interest proceeding project question subject task thing topic transaction
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assignment avocation calling circumstance concern duty episode hap happening job mission obligation occupation occurrence profession province pursuit realm responsibility undertaking
WEAK
office function
Antonyms
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avocation entertainment fun hobby irresponsibility surrender
NOUN
illicit sexual relationship
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liaison relationship
STRONG
affaire amour fling intimacy intrigue love rendezvous romance
WEAK
carrying-on extracurricular activity goings-on hanky-panky playing around thing together two-timing
Antonyms
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dislike hate hatred
NOUN
party or celebration
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do entertainment function gathering reception shindig soiree

Example Sentences

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The 1988 presidential campaign of Alexander Haig, a former four-star general who served as Ronald Reagan’s first secretary of state, flamed out amid GOP infighting over the Iran–Contra affair.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Moroccan authorities meanwhile made no comment and "preferred not to get involved in this football affair" following the CAF decision, Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For the tale of an emotional affair touching on issues of mental health, a first-time filmmaker gives Peet what could be the meatiest role of her career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Tuesday's match was an intense affair, with former Manchester United player Tuanzebe only breaking the deadlock in the 100th minute.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I tell Charlie everything: about my parents, my affair with Marlena, and the deaths of Camel and Walter.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen