luck

noun

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\ ˈlək

Definition of luck

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a force that brings good fortune or adversity Luck was a big factor in the outcome.

b : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual The loser muttered something about bad luck.

2 : favoring chance also : success had great luck growing orchids

luck

verb

lucked; lucking; lucks

Definition of luck (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for luck

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Noun

Examples of luck in a Sentence

Noun 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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But good luck seeking the necessary government approvals to compete in this market. — James Freeman, WSJ, 15 June 2022 And unless the Fed can somehow broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, good luck seeing any relief at the pump anytime soon. — Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 12 June 2022 Now good luck getting Dad to throw away that pressure cooker from 1982. — Bon Appétit, 3 June 2022 And, despite notes of optimism emanating from Capitol Hill, good luck in find that rarest of political species—reasonable Republicans. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 3 June 2022 Good luck running out of things to do at Lake Livingston State Park, located on the shores of an 83,000-surface-acre lake, with catfish, perch, crappie and white bass galore. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Chron, 29 May 2022 Hey Maryland - good luck getting election results back in a timely manner this year. — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 Good luck defending those packages with a quarterback like Watson who can deliver on the move or effectively run the ball himself. — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 25 May 2022 Otherwise, good luck reaching such seductive peaks as the summits of One Kearny and 343 Sansome St. — John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb And with so much of the world still vulnerable to infection, the virus has many, many opportunities to luck into new variants that may yet enhance its ability to spread and reinfect. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2021 Yes, the Wolves could luck out in the lottery and still finish with a top-three pick. — Star Tribune, 1 May 2021 When Arizona reached the Final Four for the first time in school history, Carson recalled how, four years ago, Wildcats coach Adia Barnes had blown up the group chat with other Black coaches, wishing each one of them luck in their tournament games. — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2021 There are a few insane guys that love to chase this reverse migration from Arkansas to Saskatchewan (when the border is open) and the rest of us are there to luck into a good shoot. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2021 If only 6-1 Indiana could have been as fortunate to luck into that game. — Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, 10 Dec. 2020 So the people who wow us their first time out are unicorns, who luck into a great role and nail it. — Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020 Maybe some or all of the leagues will luck out and keep enough players healthy. — Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 25 June 2020 Tough Break: Robertson and a friend had lucked into a school of giant walleyes. — Doug Olander, Field & Stream, 21 May 2020 See More

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