affair
🇺🇸
/əˈfer/
🇬🇧
/əˈfeə(r)/
noun
B2
Important public or political events
The government affair was discussed in the news.
B2
An event that people talk about
The Watergate affair changed American politics.
B2
A secret romantic relationship
He had an affair with his neighbor.
B2
Personal business matters
She organized her financial affair before traveling.
R
Something that is someone's own business
My personal affair is not your concern.
R
An unusual or fancy object
Her dress was a colorful affair with many ribbons.
translation
Important public or political events; An event that people talk about; A secret romantic relationship; Personal business matters; Something that is someone's own business; An unusual or fancy object
Word Forms
Plural
affairs