fortune
word
Definition
Fortune means luck, especially good luck, or a very large amount of money. It can also refer to the way life treats someone, especially in expressions about success or failure.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and literary English. 'Fortune' is broader and slightly more formal than 'luck'. For money, it usually means a huge amount: 'make a fortune', 'inherit a fortune'. Common expressions include 'good fortune', 'bad fortune', and 'fortune teller'.
Example Sentences
She had the good fortune to find a job quickly.
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His family lost their fortune in the war.
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Some people spend money to hear their fortune.
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He made a fortune selling apps before he turned thirty.
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By a strange twist of fortune, we ended up on the same flight.
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She doesn't believe in fortune tellers, but she went for fun.
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