affair

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A secret romantic or sexual relationship, usually involving someone who is married.

   He left his wife after she found out about his affair.

2. 2
   noun

   An event or situation, especially a public or organized one.

   The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

3. 3
   noun

   A matter or piece of business that needs to be dealt with.

   Sorting out the inheritance turned into a difficult affair.

From Middle English afere, affere, from Old French afaire, from a- + faire (“to do”), from Latin ad- + facere (“to do”). See fact, and compare ado.

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