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Luck Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：chance fortune (luck)

luck 🔊

/lʌk/

When good or bad things happen to you by chance, not because of your effort or plan.

Hand finding a four-leaf clover in grass symbolizing luck

chance fortune 🔊

➕

/tʃæns ˈfɔːrtʃən/

Refers to events, whether good or bad, that happen without any deliberate cause or effort.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle English lucke, from Middle Dutch luc, meaning 'fortune, chance'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'lucky charm' like a rabbit's foot – it brings you good things by pure chance.

📖 Example

Finding a rare coin on the sidewalk was pure luck. 🔊 Finding a rare coin on the sidewalk was pure luck.

🔗 Collocations

a stroke of luck – an unexpected piece of good fortune

by luck – due to chance rather than effort

dumb luck – luck that happens without any skill or reason

🔄 Synonyms

chance (n.) – The occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious cause.

fortune (n.) – A large amount of money or a favorable outcome, often by chance.

coincidence (n.) – A remarkable occurrence of events at the same time by accident.

🚫 Antonyms

design (n.) – A plan or intention resulting in a deliberate outcome.

inevitability (n.) – The quality of being certain to happen, not by chance.

🌱 Derivatives

lucky (adj.) – Having good luck or bringing good luck.

luckily (adv.) – In a way that is fortunate or by good luck.

unlucky (adj.) – Having bad luck or causing misfortune.

📖 Cultural Story

Luck entered English from Dutch in the 15th century, replacing Old English 'wyrd' (fate). The four-leaf clover became a Celtic symbol of luck.

Meaning 2：good luck (luck)

luck 🔊

/lʌk/

Good things that happen by chance, or the positive chance you wish for someone.

good luck 🔊

➕

/ɡʊd lʌk/

A positive outcome or favorable circumstances that happen by chance, often used in expressions of hope for someone.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Good luck with your interview tomorrow! 🔊 Good luck with your interview tomorrow!

🔗 Collocations

wish someone luck – to express hope for someone's success

luck of the draw – the result of random selection

bad luck – unfortunate events that happen by chance

🔄 Synonyms

fortune (n.) – A favorable outcome, often by chance.

blessing (n.) – Something that brings happiness or good fortune.

serendipity (n.) – The occurrence of happy events by chance.

🚫 Antonyms

misfortune (n.) – Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

curse (n.) – A wish that something bad happens to someone.

🌱 Derivatives

lucky (adj.) – Having good luck.

luckily (adv.) – In a fortunate way.

luckless (adj.) – Having no luck; unfortunate.

Meaning 3：blind luck (luck)

luck 🔊

/lʌk/

Success that comes by chance, not because of one's ability or hard work.

blind luck 🔊

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/blaɪnd lʌk/

Success that is attributed to chance rather than to one's own ability, effort, or merit.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

His promotion seemed more like luck than actual skill. 🔊 His promotion seemed more like luck than actual skill.

🔗 Collocations

pure luck – success that is entirely due to chance

luck rather than judgment – a favorable outcome resulting from chance, not careful decision-making

beginner's luck – unexpected success in a first attempt by chance

🔄 Synonyms

fluke (n.) – An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a fortunate one.

serendipity (n.) – The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.

windfall (n.) – An unexpected gain or piece of good fortune.

🚫 Antonyms

merit (n.) – The quality of being particularly good or worthy, earned through effort.

skill (n.) – The ability to do something well, acquired through practice.

🌱 Derivatives

lucky (adj.) – Fortunate, often undeservedly.

luckily (adv.) – By good fortune.

unlucky (adj.) – Not fortunate, often implying lack of skill.