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1. (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

   Example: a difficult affair to manage

   Synonyms:concernmatter

2. Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

   Example: an affair of honor, a duel;  an affair of love, an intrigue

3. An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

4. A material object (vaguely designated).

   Example: He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car.