fortune

[fawr-chuhn] / ˈfɔr tʃən /

NOUN

wealth, possessions

Synonyms

STRONG

affluence capital estate inheritance opulence portion property prosperity resources riches substance treasure worth

WEAK

gold mine

Antonyms

STRONG

debt poverty

WEAK

hardship misfortune

NOUN

fate, lot in life

Synonyms

STRONG

Moirai accident break certainty chance circumstances contingency destiny doom expectation experience fluke fortuity hazard history karma kismet life luck luckiness portion providence star success

WEAK

fifty-fifty fighting chance fortunateness good break lucked into lucked out lucky break lucky hit roll of the dice run of luck streak of luck way the ball bounces way the cookie crumbles wheel of fortune

Antonyms

STRONG

assurance design misfortune plan reality surety

WEAK

hardship poverty

Example Sentences

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Behind the change in fortune is mainly the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the war has had a mixed impact on its fortunes.

From Barron's

And how much does a parent give a child so they can have a head start in life, but just enough for them to go out and seek their fortune independently?

From MarketWatch

Social media users in China are reportedly sharing images of US reality TV star Kris Jenner as part of a trend wishing for luck and fortune on platforms such as Weibo and RedNote.

From BBC

Officials also cite outflows of personal fortunes belonging to connected Iranians, described as the spoils of classic kleptocracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

fortune

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