Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun

affair

IPA pronunciation: /əˈfeə/

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Russian meaning

дело, роман

English definition

An event, situation, or matter, or a romantic or sexual relationship.

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

Collocations

love affair
public affair
state of affairs
affair of the heart

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