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Sense 1affair [BACK TO TOP]
Meaning:
A vaguely specified concern
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Synonyms:
affair; matter; thing
Context examples:
several matters to attend to / it is none of your affair / things are going well
Hypernyms ("affair" is a kind of...):
concern (something that interests you because it is important or affects you)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "affair"):
least (something that is of no importance)
Sense 2affair [BACK TO TOP]
Meaning:
A usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Synonyms:
affaire; amour; liaison; affair; intimacy; involvement
Hypernyms ("affair" is a kind of...):
sexual relationship (a relationship involving sexual intimacy)
Sense 3affair [BACK TO TOP]
Meaning:
A vaguely specified social event
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural events
Synonyms:
social occasion; social function; occasion; affair; function
Context examples:
the party was quite an affair / an occasion arranged to honor the president / a seemingly endless round of social functions
Hypernyms ("affair" is a kind of...):
social event (an event characteristic of persons forming groups)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "affair"):
party (an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment)
celebration; jubilation (a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event)
ceremonial; ceremonial occasion; ceremony; observance (a formal event performed on a special occasion)
fundraiser (a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money)
photo op; photo opportunity (an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed)
sleepover (an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children))
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoaffair meant a lot.
Job: fact, matter
Problem: question, subject, point
extra: honor, glory, sentiment
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Did Frida have an affair with trotsky?
Yes (you know what I mean)
What is another word for affair?
It depends on what form of the word you mean. One is "event," or "party" as in "The Christmas party was the affair of the season." The other is "tryst," "fling," or "two-timing" as in "She had an affair with the poolboy while her husband was away on business."
What affair outraged many Americans?
The XYZ Affair
Did Dorothy Height have an affair?
Dorthy Height actually did have an affair.
When did Dreyfus affair happen?
Dreyfus affair happened in 1894.
What does one sided affair mean?
An affair on one side of something.
Should I have my wife have an affair to make up for me having an affair?
what do you mean should you let her have an affair. If you wife wanted to have an affair she does not need your approval. Did, you get her approval. You sound somewhat stupid.
What does affaire du coeur mean?
Literally an 'affair of the heart' - which in English means 'a love affair.
In what Law Order episode does Elliot have an affair?
Assuming you mean from SVU he hasn't had an affair so to speak of.
Did Frida have an affair with trotsky?
Yes (you know what I mean)
What do love you mean?
Sexual passion.Sexual intercourse.A love affair
What ixnay mean?
It means "do not talk about something" "ixnay on affair"
What does it mean when you used to be friends with someone you had an affair with but now since the affair stopped he doesnt talk to you anymore?
say sorry and move on
What does it mean hit and run affair?
A hit and run affair is any venture or business you are involved in which you take what you want and leave quickly.
What is the movie starring Debra Kerr and Cary Grant?
Dream WifeKiss Them for MeAn Affair to RememberThe Grass is Greener
What does it mean when girlfriend having affair with boyfriends friend?
it means that she is a cheater.
What does jump off mean?
Having an extra affair with a person on the side.
