Function
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to have a function to carry on a function; to be in action
Part of speech: noun
Definition: What something does or is used for. A professional or official position. An official or social occasion. A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance. A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain. A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result. The physiological activity of an organ or body part. The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Example sentence: The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.
Affair
Part of speech: noun
Definition: That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; — often in the plural.Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.A material object (vaguely designated).An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de coeur.)
Example sentence: We ministers have undoubtedly failed to connect and apply Christianity to the practical everyday problems of the average man. In this, we have failed to follow in Christ's footsteps. For the religion which He taught and revealed in His own life and ministry was an intensely practical and down-to-earth affair.