First Known Use: 15th century
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1luck
noun \ˈlək\
: the things that happen to a person because of chance : the accidental way things happen without being planned
: good fortune : good luck
: success in doing or getting something
Full Definition of LUCK
1
a : a force that brings good fortune or adversity b : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual
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Origin of LUCK
Middle English lucke, from Middle Dutch luc; akin to Middle High German gelücke luck
Related to LUCK
- Synonyms
- fortunateness, fortune, luckiness
- Antonyms
- mischance, misfortune, unluckiness
2luck
verb
Definition of LUCK
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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First Known Use of LUCK
circa 1584
LUCK Defined for Kids
luck
noun \ˈlək\
Definition of LUCK for Kids
1
: something that happens to a person by or as if by chance <He cursed his luck.>
2
: the accidental way things happen <Our meeting happened by pure luck.>
3
: good fortune <We had luck fishing.>
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