Antonyms for affairs


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-fair
Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɛər


Definition of affairs

Origin :
  • "ordinary business," late 15c., plural of affair (n.).
  • noun matter or business to be taken care of; happening activity
  • noun illicit sexual relationship
  • noun party or celebration
Example sentences :
  • Here he had prestige because he was the son of Daniel Bines, organiser and man of affairs.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Be a man of affairs like your pa, and like that fellow Shepler.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I'm afraid of myself, even in spite of our affairs being so bad.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I had but to demand an investigation into the man's affairs.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • You must propose an examination of his affairs on the part of the church.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The master and mistress thenceforth transact their affairs by deputy.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • We are aided by all who desire self-government and a voice in deciding their own affairs.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • While this great man lives, he ought to be supreme in the affairs of his country.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • It was unfortunate as to time, owing to the condition of affairs in Italy.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Either he must get rid of him, or leave his daughter to manage her own affairs.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for affairs

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