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affair

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛr]

Word

Learn how to use affair in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce affair

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛr]

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