Fortune
'fɔːrtʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsGood luck or success; a large amount of money or possessions.
'fɔːrtʃən
Luck or chance, especially in a positive way.
She was lucky and gained a great fortune.
💡 Simply: Imagine you find a winning lottery ticket! That's a bit of fortune. It's also like having lots of money or cool stuff.
👶 For kids: When you're lucky and good things happen, that's fortune!
More Examples
Winning the lottery was a stroke of good fortune.
He amassed a great fortune through wise investments.
How It's Used
"She was lucky enough to strike it rich and found her fortune."
"The capricious winds of fortune favored him in the end."
A large sum of money or wealth.
'fɔːrtʃən
A large sum of money or valuable possessions.
The family's fortune was tied up in real estate.
💡 Simply: When someone has a lot of money, like enough to buy a big house and a fancy car, they have a fortune.
👶 For kids: A whole bunch of money!
More Examples
She spent her fortune on charitable causes.
He was left a considerable fortune when his uncle died.
How It's Used
"He inherited a vast fortune from his grandfather's estate."
"The company made its fortune in the tech industry."
Idioms & expressions
make a fortune
To become very rich.
"He made a fortune in the stock market."
a small fortune
A large amount of money (often used humorously).
"That dress cost a small fortune!"
fortune favors the bold
Success comes to those who are brave and take risks.
"Going for the job interview was a risk, but as they say, fortune favors the bold."
From Middle English *fortune*, from Old French *fortune* (“luck, chance, fate”), from Latin *fortūna* (“luck, chance, fate”), from *fors* (“chance, luck”).
The word 'fortune' has been used for centuries to refer to chance and wealth, evolving from its Latin roots.
Memory tip
Think of a 'fortune cookie' – you hope for good luck and maybe a lucky number!
Word Origin
"chance, luck, fate"