Synonyms for

Fortunes

Verb / ˈfɔ:rtʃʌnz / / ˈfɔ:rtʃu:nz / Another word for fortunes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fortunes means a large amount of money or assets, or the success or failure of a person or organization determined by chance or luck.

Synonyms & similar words

luck destiny chance fortune portion hazard lot circumstances fate wealth prosperity riches success luck opportunity chance fate destiny lot kismet circumstances happenstance serendipity windfall bonanza treasure bounty plenty abundance

Synonyms by register

Formal

wealth riches prosperity assets

Informal

dough moolah bucks loot

Literary

bounty plenty abundance

Antonyms

poverty misfortune destitution hardship unluckiness failure

Common collocations

  • good fortune
  • bad fortune
  • made his fortune
  • lost his fortune
  • fortune teller
  • tell fortunes
  • fortune favors the brave
  • a stroke of fortune

Word family

noun fortune
verb fortune

Usage note

Often used in the plural 'fortunes' to refer to a person's overall state of wealth or luck. Can also refer to a specific amount of money.

Example sentences

  1. She was born into a family of great fortunes.
  2. The fortunes of the company have been declining since the new CEO took over.
  3. He made his fortune in real estate.
  4. We don't know what fortunes await us in the future.
  5. Luck and fortunes are fickle things.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it.
  • Fortune favors the bold.
  • The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different.

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