Meaning & Definition of word "Fortune"

Fortune

/ˈfɔːrtʃən/

1. Chance or luck as an external force affecting human affairs.
- Example: She believed that her success was due to fortune rather than hard work.
2. A large amount of wealth or riches.
- Example: He inherited a fortune from his grandfather.
3. A favorable or advantageous situation.
- Example: It was a fortune that they found a hotel with availability.
4. A prophetic or predictive statement, especially one of a fortune-teller.
- Example: The fortune she received from the fortune cookie was surprisingly accurate.

1. To bequeath a fortune to someone.
- Example: The wealthy businessman decided to fortune his family with substantial inheritances.

●Middle English, from Old French 'fortune', from Latin 'fortuna'.

fortune favors the bold:

Success comes to those who take risks.

fall on hard times:

Experience difficult financial circumstances.

lady luck:

Personification of luck, often regarded as feminine.

fortunate:

Having good luck or favorable circumstances.

misfortune:

Bad luck or an unfortunate condition.

fortuitous:

Happening by chance rather than intention.

Meaning: Big money

● Example Sentence: He made a killing on that investment; he's got big fortune now.

Meaning: Lucky break

● Example Sentence: That job offer was a real fortune for her.