Affair (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Function
• Social Occasion
• Social Function
• Occasion

Hyponyms

• Photo Op
• Ceremonial
• Observance
• Ceremonial Occasion
• Jubilation

Meaning ²

A usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Liaison
• Affaire
• Amour
• Intimacy
• Involvement

Meaning ³

A vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Matter
• Thing

Hypernyms

• Concern

Hyponyms

• Least