affair

noun
UK: /əˈfeər/
US: /əˈfer/

  1. A situation or event that is of public interest or importance.

    1. The party was a grand affair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The resignation of the minister became a national affair of great importance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A matter or concern; something that needs to be dealt with or handled.

    1. It's my affair, not yours. [ ] [ ]
    2. Organizing the conference was a complicated affair requiring lots of planning. [ ] [ ]

  3. A sexual relationship, especially a secret one.

    1. He had an affair with his secretary. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal broke when her husband discovered her secret affair. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

event matter business relationship fling scandal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affair" in English means: A situation or event that is of public interest or importance., A matter or concern; something that needs to be dealt with or handled., A sexual relationship, especially a secret one..

The phonetic transcription of "affair" is /əˈfeər/ in British English and /əˈfer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "affair": event, matter, business, relationship, fling, scandal.

Example usage of "affair": "The party was a grand affair.". More examples on the page.