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Meaning of luck
The word "luck" refers to the phenomenon of events happening by chance, often leading to a favorable or unfavorable outcome.
Etymology of luck
The word "luck" originates from the Middle English word "luk", which is derived from the Old English word "hluc" or the Middle Low German word "luk", related to the Old High German word "hlug", all of which are thought to have been derived from a Proto-Germanic word.
Historically, the concept of luck has been present in various cultures, often being associated with superstition, fate, or divine intervention.
Synonyms
fortune
chance
fate
destiny
prosperity
success
good fortune
happiness
auspiciousness
favor
advantage
benefit
boon
break
fluke
coincidence
serendipity
opportunity
happening
occurrence
incident
accident
circumstance
condition
situation
state
status
karma
kismet
lot
portion
share
fortune
luckiness
felicity
Definitions
- The word "luck" is defined by Oxford Languages as the success or failure brought by chance rather than through one's own actions, or a person's natural ability to be successful.
- * It can also refer to a person's good or bad fortune, which may be attributed to chance or other factors.
Usage Examples
- She attributed her success to good luck and hard work.
- * It was just bad luck that the bus broke down on the way to the interview.
- * The lucky winner of the contest received a year's supply of their favorite food.
Antonyms
misfortune
bad luck
calamity
disaster
adversity
hardship
misery
woe
ill fortune
unfortunate
unhappy
unsuccessful
failed
unsuccessfulness
mischance
mishap
accident
casualty
catastrophe
ill luck
evil
malevolence