Affair

/ɐfˈe‍ə/

/əˈfɛɹ/

Affair

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

synonyms : affaire

an event that concerns the public or is of political importance

synonyms : function

a vaguely specified concern

synonyms : matter

business and financial matters of a particular person

Examples

1. Their affair was an open secret in army circles.

2. So who spilled the beans about her affair with David?

3. I’ve washed my hands of the whole affair.

4. His confession involved a number of other politicians in the affair.