- something involving one personally
I left my father's business.
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- That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone
Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
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- any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely
He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car.
- situation, condition, subject or affair
Something is the matter with him.
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issueSubstantivˈɪʃ.(j)uːUS The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularlyThe issue of the directive from the treasury prompted the central bank's most recent issue of currency.