Cool MateLuck
UK /["/lʌk/"]/US /["/lʌk/"]/
Definition
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
In simple words: Good fortune or chance that helps you.
Examples
- I found a four-leaf clover, and I believe it brought me good luck!
- She has always had bad luck when it comes to finding a job.
- With a little bit of luck, we will finish the project on time.
- He won the game by sheer luck because he wasn't playing well.
- Some people believe that carrying a lucky charm can bring them luck.
Usage notes
Used in general conversation about events or situations. Can be positive or negative (e.g., 'good luck' or 'bad luck'). Not usually used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'luck' as a lucky rabbit's foot bringing you good fortune.
Collocations
- better
- good
- great
- piece
- stroke
- have
- bring (somebody)
- give somebody
- desert somebody
- run out
- continue
- by… luck
- for luck
- in luck
- as luck would have it
- beginner’s luck
- better luck next time
- better
- good
- great
- piece
- stroke
- have
- bring (somebody)
- give somebody
- desert somebody
- run out
- continue
- by… luck
- for luck
- in luck
- as luck would have it
- beginner’s luck
- better luck next time
Synonyms
- fortune
Antonyms
- misfortune
- bad luck
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'luckily' as it may change the sentence structure.
- Used in plural form 'lucks', which is incorrect.
- Misused as a verb, e.g., 'to luck something.'