Cool MateFortune
UK /["/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/"]/US /["/ˈfɔːrtʃən/"]/
Definition
a large amount of money
In simple words: A lot of money or good luck.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- wealth
- prosperity
- riches
- luck
- fortune
Antonyms
- poverty
- misfortune
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'fortuitous' — relates to chance, not wealth.
- Placing 'a' before 'fortune' when referencing large amounts, e.g., 'a fortune' not 'fortune'.