affair

/əˈfɛə/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

2

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

3

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

4

A material object (vaguely designated).

5

An adulterous relationship, chiefly of a married person. (from affaire de cœur, affair of the heart).

6

An otherwise illicit romantic relationship, such as with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

7

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

8

A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.

9

The (male or female) genitals.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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