Cool MateLucky vs We was lucky
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Lucky
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adjective
We was lucky
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: LuckyMost common: Lucky
| Lucky | We was lucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈlʌki/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈlʌki/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //wi wəz ˈlʌki//🇺🇸 //wi wəz ˈlʌki// |
| Meaning | having good luck | We were fortunate. |
| Example | I feel very lucky to have such supportive friends. | We was lucky to find parking right outside the venue. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, get, strike, extremely, fairly, very, for, with, be, get, strike, extremely, fairly, very, for, with | was lucky enough, was especially lucky, was very lucky |
| Antonyms | unlucky, unfortunate | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'luckily' instead of 'lucky' in incorrect contexts, Confusing with 'fortunate' as a more formal synonym, Overusing in negative contexts like 'not lucky' | Using 'was' instead of 'were' with 'we'., Confusing past forms of 'be'. |
| Usage notes | Used to describe someone or something that has had good fortune. It’s generally positive and can be used in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in formal writing or when discussing bad luck. | Use 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects. 'We' is always plural, so use 'were'. This phrase is very casual and may be more appropriate in spoken English. |
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Frequently asked questions: Lucky vs We was lucky
What's the difference between Lucky and We was lucky?
Lucky: having good luck We was lucky: We were fortunate.
Which is more formal: Lucky and We was lucky?
Lucky is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Lucky and We was lucky?
Lucky is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Lucky: I feel very lucky to have such supportive friends. We was lucky: We was lucky to find parking right outside the venue.
Can I use Lucky and We was lucky interchangeably?
Not always. Lucky and We was lucky are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.