Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fortune

noun
/ˈfɔːrtʃən/
Definition
Fortune refers to chance or luck as it affects human affairs and well-being.
Examples
  • She made a fortune by investing in the stock market.
  • His fortune changed when he won the lottery.
  • They believed it was bad fortune to break a mirror.
Meaning
It can denote wealth or a large amount of money as well as the overall fate of a person.
Synonyms
  • wealth
  • luck
  • prosperity
  • chance
  • fate