Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A situation, event, or matter that is important or attracts attention, often involving relationships or occurrences with romantic or secretive elements.
Affair
/əˈfeə/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Their affair lasted for three months.It's a family affair, so everyone will be there.
Etymology:
The term affair originates from Middle English afere, stemming from the Old French afaire, which means to do or business. The modern sense, involving romantic or secretive contexts, emerged in the late 17th century.
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