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Definition fortune in British English

fortune noun

noun
/ˈfɔː(r)tʃən/
1

a very large amount of money

Example

Jordan had inherited a considerable personal fortune from his uncle.

Example

He had made a fortune from mining.

Example

Henry Ford made his fortune with the Model T.

Synonyms and related words
wealth fortune pile
1.1

a lot of money

Example

Flats in this area cost a fortune.

Example

They must have spent a fortune on flowers alone.

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wealth fortune pile
1.2

money and success

Example

the first step towards fame and fortune

Example

young people who come to the city to seek their fortune

Synonyms and related words
success luck triumph wealth fortune prosperity
2

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 Labour Party

Example

The new board will work to restore the company's fortunes.

Synonyms and related words
success luck triumph
Example

It was his good fortune to take over the company at exactly the right time.

Example

I had the good fortune to know the manager of the company.

Example

His friends were delighted with his change of fortune.

Definition fortune in British English