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Affairs

/əˈfɛəz/

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

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📖 Definitions of "Affairs"

noun

1
(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
"a difficult affair to manage"
2
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
"an affair of honor, a duel; an affair of love, an intrigue"
3
An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
4
A material object (vaguely designated).
"He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car."

🔄 Synonyms of "Affairs"

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Word	Definition
personal businessnoun	matters of personal concern

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affairs"

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personal businessnoun	matters of personal concern
activitiesnoun	(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
administeringnoun	administration
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
adventuresnoun	(uncountable) A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.
affairenoun	Obsolete spelling of affair. [(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.]
affairesnoun	Obsolete spelling of affair. [(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.]
agriculturenoun	The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the growing and harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock.
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areasnoun	A particular geographic region.
aspectsnoun	Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
assumptionsnoun	The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
bagsnoun	(often in the phrase 'bags of') A large quantity.
bargainsnoun	An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price
belongingsnoun	something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
businessnoun	(uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
businessesnoun	(uncountable) Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
canadanoun	A country in North America. Capital: Ottawa. Largest city: Toronto.
casenoun	An actual event, situation, or fact.
casesnoun	An actual event, situation, or fact.