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affair

The correct spelling is affair.

How to pronounce affair

/əˈfɛə/
noun

IPA: /əˈfɛə/

Say it like: Aff-ayr

The correct spelling is affair. (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public. For example: "a difficult affair to manage"

Usage Examples

a difficult affair to manage

an affair of honor, a duel;  an affair of love, an intrigue

He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
  2. 2.Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
  3. 3.An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
  4. 4.A material object (vaguely designated).
  5. 5.An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

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