luck
1luck
noun \ˈlək\Definition of LUCK
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a : a force that brings good fortune or adversity b : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual
Examples of LUCK
- We had good luck fishing.
- He's been having nothing but bad luck.
- He succeeded through hard work and a little luck.
- We need a bit of luck.
- By a stroke of luck, there were still a few tickets left when we arrived.
- “I've been looking for a new apartment.” “Any luck?” “No, not yet.”
- I've had no luck in finding a new apartment.
- He had no better luck than I did.
Origin of LUCK
Middle English lucke, from Middle Dutch luc; akin to Middle High German gelücke luck
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to LUCK
- Synonyms
- fortunateness, fortune, luckiness
- Antonyms
- mischance, misfortune, unluckiness
2luck
intransitive verbDefinition of LUCK
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: to prosper or succeed especially through chance or good fortune —usually used with out <the hero lucks out and is able to escape>
2
: to come upon something desirable by chance —usually used with out, on, onto, or into <lucked into a wonderful opportunity>
First Known Use of LUCK
circa 1584
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