affair

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a vaguely specified concern
  2. noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
  3. noun a vaguely specified social event

Etymology

From Middle English afere, affere, from Old French afaire, from a- + faire (“to do”), from Latin ad- + facere (“to do”). See fact, and compare ado.

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Synonyms

matter, thing

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