affair
Pronunciation: [əˈfɛr]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) an affair is a romantic relationship between two people, often when one of them is already in a marriage or committed relationship. It can also mean a secret relationship that involves feelings.
Example
She was secretly having an affair with someone who was not her husband.
Example
They decided to end their affair because it was causing too many problems.
Example
Did he know about her affair before they broke up?
Context: "event"
(noun) an affair can also refer to an event or activity, usually one that is important or interesting. Think of it like a special gathering or event, such as a party.
Example
The community held a big affair to celebrate the holiday.
Example
The fundraiser turned out to be a small affair with only a few people showing up.
Example
What kind of affair are they planning for the anniversary?
Context: "situation"
(noun) an affair can mean a matter or situation, especially one that is complicated or involves important issues. It’s about how things are happening around us.
Example
The affair was handled professionally by the committee.
Example
The affair was a mess and led to a lot of confusion.
Example
What’s the affair about that everyone is talking about?
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