Luck: meaning, definitions and examples
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luck
[ lสk ]
good fortune
Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Luck was on her side as she won the lottery.
- He attributed his success to good luck rather than hard work.
- The team's victory was due to a stroke of luck.
wish good luck to
To wish someone success or good fortune in a particular endeavor.
Synonyms
give best wishes, wish well
Examples of usage
- She lucked him before his big exam.
- We lucked each other before the start of the race.
Translations
Translations of the word "luck" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sorte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Glรผck
๐ฎ๐ฉ keberuntungan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ szczฤลcie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนธ้ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท chance
๐ช๐ธ suerte
๐น๐ท ลans
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด (un)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุธ (แธฅaแบแบ)
๐จ๐ฟ ลกtฤstรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกลฅastie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆฐ (yรนnqรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ sreฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ heppni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำัััะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแแ (ighbali)
๐ฆ๐ฟ uฤur
๐ฒ๐ฝ suerte
Word origin
The word 'luck' originated from Middle Dutch 'lucke' meaning 'good fortune'. It has been used in various languages and cultures to describe the concept of chance or fortune. Luck has been a significant element in human beliefs and superstitions, often associated with symbols like four-leaf clovers or horseshoes. It continues to play a role in everyday language and actions, influencing people's perceptions of success and chance events.