affair

Meanings

• Noun

  An event or occurrence, typically one that is secretive or clandestine, involving two or more people.

  - "Their affair was a closely guarded secret."
  - "She discovered her husband's affair."
  - "Their affair lasted for several years."

---

Pronunciation

1. /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=558950"

---

Synonyms

concern , matter

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with affair
sare , repair , repaire , square , rare , dare

---

Variants

List of all variants of affair that leads to same result
affair , affaire , affaires , affairs , love affair , love affairs , none of someone's affair , none of someone's affair/business , none of someone's business

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French affaire, 'business, matter, transaction'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'affair' is often used interchangeably with 'romance' or 'love affair'.

2. Affairs can be damaging to relationships and can lead to feelings of hurt, betrayal, and mistrust.

3. Affairs can also be a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Romance: A type of affair characterized by passionate love.

2. Infidelity: An affair involving one or both partners being unfaithful to their significant other.

3. Love affair: A passionate and intense romantic relationship.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Affairs have been a common theme in literature, art, and music, often portraying passionate relationships, betrayal, and consequences.

How to Memorize "affair"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a secret rendezvous between two lovers.
   - Visualize a couple whispering sweet nothings to each other.
   - Imagine a couple exchanging passionate glances.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'affair' with the idea of a secretive relationship.
   - Think of the word 'affair' as synonymous with 'romance' or 'infidelity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A simple mnemonic for 'affair' could be 'Another Fool Fell In Love And Ruined Everything'.

---

Memorize "affair" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize affair is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.