First Known Use: 14th century
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affair
noun af·fair \ə-ˈfer\
affairs : work or activities done for a purpose : commercial, professional, public, or personal business
: a matter that concerns or involves someone
: a secret sexual relationship between two people
Full Definition of AFFAIR
2
: a procedure, action, or occasion only vaguely specified; also : an object or collection of objects only vaguely specified <their house was a 2-story affair>
3
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Origin of AFFAIR
Middle English afere, from Anglo-French afaire, from a faire to do
Related to AFFAIR
- Synonyms
- amour, fling, love, love affair, romance
Rhymes with AFFAIR
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AFFAIR Defined for Kids
affair
noun af·fair \ə-ˈfer\
Definition of AFFAIR for Kids
1
affairs plural : work or activities done for a purpose : business <government affairs>
2
: something that relates to or involves someone <His problem is no affair of mine.>
3
: a social event or activity <The party was to be a simple affair.>
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