affair
12 points
English
6 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,075
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a vaguely specified concern
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʌfˈɛɹ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural affairs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a vaguely specified concern” wn-def
- “Another word for matter” gen-syn