Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with fortune in British Collocation
fortune
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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It must have cost an absolute fortune – but then, they can afford it.
He had inherited a considrable fortune from his aunt.
Vast fortunes have been made from the trade of cotton, tobacco and sugar.
We paid a small fortune for this holiday.
small
It cost me a small fortune to get all the photos developed.
belonging to the person
She has a personal fortune of over a million dollars.
get or save a fortune
By living economically they amassed a considerable fortune.
Save a fortune by not driving.
spend or lose a fortune
The company has spent a fortune researching and developing new treatments.
cost a fortune
This is a practical car that doesn’t cost a fortune to run.
changing
The theatre opened in 1815 and continued with fluctuating fortunes until 1908.
getting worse
He aims to revive the party’s flagging fortunes.
different to others
It is interesting to consider the contrasting fortunes of the two clubs.
in a particular area
A downturn in your economic fortunes can offer a valuable opportunity to rethink your priorities.