American Dictionary
Definition fortune in American English
fortune
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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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
/ˈfɔrtʃ(ə)n/
Example
Jordan had inherited a considerable personal fortune from his uncle.
Example
He had made a fortune from mining.
Example
Apartments in this area cost a fortune.
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Synonyms and related words
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the things that happen to someone or something and the changing degree to which they are successful
Example
a career that illustrates the changing fortunes of the Democratic Party
