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Fortune

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɔːrtʃən/"]/

Meaning of Fortune

a large amount of money

In simple words: A lot of money or good luck.

Fortune in a sentence

• She decided to test her fortune by playing the lottery.
• The fortune of the company changed dramatically after the new CEO took over.
• In ancient times, people would consult oracles to learn about their fortune.
• He believed that fortune favors the bold in business ventures.
• After years of working hard, she finally amassed a fortune.

How to use Fortune

Used in contexts related to wealth or luck. Not typically used in formal business conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fortune' like 'for-tune,' as in good luck brings you wealth.

Related words

Collocations with Fortune

• considerable
• enormous
• great
• accumulate
• acquire
• amass
• hunter
• fortune from
• fortune in
• fortune on
• fame and fortune
• heir to a fortune
• heiress to a fortune
• good
• bad
• ill
• piece
• stroke
• have
• bring (somebody)
• be on somebody’s side
• favour/​favor somebody
• smile on somebody
• as good fortune would have it
• a change in fortune
• a change of fortune
• declining
• flagging
• changing
• boost
• improve
• revive
• change
• fluctuate
• improve
• a reversal of fortune
• a reversal of fortunes
• read
• tell
• teller
• telling

Synonyms for Fortune

• wealth
• prosperity
• riches
• luck
• fortune

Opposites of Fortune

• poverty
• misfortune

Common mistakes with Fortune

• Confused with 'fortuitous' — relates to chance, not wealth.
• Placing 'a' before 'fortune' when referencing large amounts, e.g., 'a fortune' not 'fortune'.

Frequently asked questions about Fortune

What does Fortune mean?

A lot of money or good luck.

What is the definition of Fortune?

a large amount of money

How do you use Fortune in a sentence?

She decided to test her fortune by playing the lottery.

Can you give another example of Fortune?

The fortune of the company changed dramatically after the new CEO took over.

What are synonyms for Fortune?

Common alternatives include wealth, prosperity, riches, luck, fortune.

What is the opposite of Fortune?

Opposite meanings include poverty, misfortune.

What words go with Fortune?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, great, accumulate, acquire, amass, hunter, fortune from, fortune in, fortune on, fame and fortune, heir to a fortune, heiress to a fortune, good, bad, ill, piece, stroke, have, bring (somebody), be on somebody’s side, favour/​favor somebody, smile on somebody, as good fortune would have it, a change in fortune, a change of fortune, declining, flagging, changing, boost, improve, revive, change, fluctuate, improve, a reversal of fortune, a reversal of fortunes, read, tell, teller, telling.

What are common mistakes when using Fortune?

Confused with 'fortuitous' — relates to chance, not wealth. Placing 'a' before 'fortune' when referencing large amounts, e.g., 'a fortune' not 'fortune'.

How do you pronounce Fortune?

US: /["/ˈfɔːrtʃən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fortune?

Used in contexts related to wealth or luck. Not typically used in formal business conversations.

What CEFR level is Fortune?

"Fortune" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.