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fortune
/ˈfɔːr.tʃuːn/
wealth or great success
She won a fortune in the lottery.
She received a large amount of money unexpectedly.
general
A large amount of money or wealth
He inherited a fortune from his grandfather.
He received a large inheritance.
Often used to describe significant financial assets.
general
Good luck or favorable circumstances
Fortune smiled upon her when she found the lost wallet.
She was lucky to find the wallet.
Can be used metaphorically to describe luck or opportunity.
literary
A prediction of future events, often in a mystical or prophetic context
The fortune teller predicted a great journey.
The fortune teller foretold an important trip.
Commonly associated with Chinese fortune cookies or tarot readings.
Collocations
fortune cookiea small cookie containing a piece of paper with a message or predictionfortune tellera person who claims to predict the futuremake a fortuneto earn a large amount of money
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'fortune' depends heavily on context—whether it refers to money, luck, or predictions.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'fortune' (wealth/luck) with 'fort' (a fortified place) or 'fortify' (to strengthen).
Word Origin
From Old French 'fortune,' from Latin 'fortuna,' meaning 'chance, luck, fate,' derived from 'fors' (chance) and 'fortis' (strong).
Usage Notes
Can refer to both material wealth and abstract luck or destiny. Often used in expressions like 'fortune favors the bold.'
Word Breakdown
fort
strong or chance
root-une
noun suffix
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