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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Dahl made his fortune by tapping into the delight children take in being frightened, conjuring worlds where evil lurks, often in human form.

From The Wall Street Journal

He not only reveals the cost of his fame and fortune, but he brings the receipts as well.

From Los Angeles Times

A much larger tragedy was prevented in Michigan by a mix of quick action by the temple’s security and good fortune.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems fitting that “Ring My Bell” could bring good fortune, if only briefly: The song was an out-of-the-blue hit for Ward.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’ll need the sort of incredible good fortune and great breaks that allowed them to win each of their last two titles.

From Los Angeles Times

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