The activities or concerns of a person, group or organization
“His love for Sydney and his total absorption in the affairs of his adopted country never wavered.”
One's position in relation to their circumstances
“In many ways, the whole affair was just a very large side-show.”
A set of structured activities or events
An undertaking, project, or organization
The action of buying and selling goods and services
A person or corporation's available money
Issues or problems requiring resolution
“He urged the council to give the affair serious consideration.”
(usually "relations") The way in which two or more people or groups feel about and behave towards each other
Things done as an action or movement
A scene of action or forum of debate, especially in a particular political context
Plural for a love affair
“The frustrated wife considered having an affair but ultimately decided against it.”
Plural for a gathering of a social nature
“As always, it was a festive affair with plenty of food and drink.”
Plural for a personal, business or financial dealing or matter
“This was just one affair out of many that had to be dealt with prior to his departure.”
Plural for something made, achieved or produced through effort
“The dinner was served in the main ballroom and was an impressive affair with approximately one thousand in attendance.”
Plural for an event or experience undergone or undertaken, typically noteworthy in nature
Plural for sexual intercourse between people not married to each other
Plural for a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with
Plural for emotional or personal association with someone
Plural for a meeting of an official body to conduct its business
Plural for a period of turmoil in real life
Plural for a high-profile controversy or uproar that captivates public attention
Plural for an action or event that causes general public outrage
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