affairs

Intermediate

/əˈferz/

noun
a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered

affairs in a sentence

  • “I must put my affairs in order.”
  • “As a leader, he's been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs.”
  • “He's always interfering in (= trying to influence) other people's affairs.”
  • “She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently.”

What does “affairs” mean?

affairs (noun) means a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered. It is pronounced /əˈferz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "affairs" mean?
affairs (noun) means: a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered
How do you pronounce "affairs"?
"affairs" is pronounced /əˈferz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "affairs" in a sentence?
Here is "affairs" used in a sentence: I must put my affairs in order.

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