What does "Have an affair" mean?

secret romantic relationship outside marriage

Synonym: infidelity, affair Opposite: fidelity, loyalty

"Have an affair" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Sophia and dexter were having an affair, Husband found out, nate killed him.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E21

Could be anyone she's having an affair with.

— Desperate Housewives S1E7

She's having an affair and Gabriel has no idea.

— Emily in Paris S3E5

He had an affair.

— Gossip Girl S2E10

You're having an affair with the woman who drove you to your alcoholic bottom?

— Grey's Anatomy S2E21

Maybe he's the one who's having an affair.

— Modern Family S8E7

His wife had an affair with another man.

— The Crown S1E6

without having to accept that your husband is having an affair

— The Intern

"Have an affair" in TV shows & movies

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