affair
Meaning
An "affair" refers to a situation or event, often involving a romantic relationship, that is typically secretive or controversial.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "affair" with "event," as "affair" often implies a more personal or emotional context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Last
summer
,
Mark
started
coming
home
late
and
leaving
small
notes
that
worried
his
wife
.
At
first
she
thought
it
was
a
work
problem
,
but
a
few
messages
on
his
phone
made
her
suspect
an
affair
.
They
agreed
to
sit
down
and
talk
calmly
about
what
each
of
them
felt
and
expected
.
By
being
honest
and
patient
,
they
slowly
rebuilt
trust
and
planned
regular
time
together
to
improve
their
relationship
.
Common Phrases
love affair
public affair
political affair
Synonyms
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