affair

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Synonyms: afair

Antonyms: afair

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|often|_|in the plural}} Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
2. Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
3. {{lb|en|military}} An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
4. A material object (vaguely designated).
5. An [[adulterous]] relationship, chiefly of a married person. (from ''[[affaire de cœur]], affair of the heart'').
6. An otherwise [[illicit]] [[romantic]] relationship, such as with someone who is not one's regular [[partner]] (boyfriend, girlfriend).
7. A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
8. A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.
9. {{lb|en|slang|now|rare}} The (male or female) [[genitals]].

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