fortune
Meaning
Fortune refers to a large amount of wealth or luck that can significantly impact a person's life or circumstances.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "fortune" with "fate," as fortune often implies luck or wealth, while fate refers to predetermined outcomes.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
has
been
saving
money
for
years
because
she
wants
to
open
a
small
caf
é
in
her
neighborhood
.
Last
week
she
heard
that
an
elderly
neighbor
left
her
a
small
fortune
in
his
will
,
and
she
was
surprised
.
She
is
careful
not
to
spend
the
money
quickly
and
makes
a
simple
plan
to
pay
rent
,
buy
equipment
,
and
hire
one
assistant
.
Her
friends
congratulate
her
,
but
Anna
knows
the
real
challenge
will
be
running
the
business
day
by
day
.
Common Phrases
good fortune
misfortune
fortune favors the bold
Synonyms
Related Words
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