fortune — a large amount of money or wealth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large amount of money or wealth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother spent a fortune on a designer handbag that she uses to carry dog treats.
- The startup founder turned his idea for smart socks into a massive fortune.
- By fortune, I met my future business partner while stuck in an elevator for three hours.
fortune
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrtʃən/]
a large amount of money or wealth
He didn't chase fortune — fortune found him when he stopped looking.
Fortune favors the fortunate — those who show up when others don't.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fortuna' meaning 'chance, fate, or luck,' which may derive from Etruscan origins or be related to Latin 'fors' meaning 'chance.' The word entered Old French as 'fortune' before being adopted into Middle English.
Breakdown
fortun- (from Latin fortuna, meaning chance/fate/wealth) + -e (nominal ending) = fortune
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother spent a fortune on a designer handbag that she uses to carry dog treats.”
“The startup founder turned his idea for smart socks into a massive fortune.”
“By fortune, I met my future business partner while stuck in an elevator for three hours.”
“She inherited a family fortune but chose to donate most of it to charity.”
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