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Lucky
ˈləki
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Lucky -
Having good fortune or being in a favorable situation
Example: She felt lucky to have won the lottery.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used to express gratitude or happiness about a positive outcome.
Resulting from or involving chance
Example: It was just lucky that I happened to be in the right place at the right time.
Usage: neutralContext: various situations
Note: Can be used to describe unexpected or fortunate events that happen by chance.
Bringing good luck or fortune
Example: Carrying a lucky charm is believed to bring good fortune.
Usage: neutralContext: discussions about superstitions
Note: Associated with beliefs in luck and superstitions.
Lucky's synonyms
fortunate
Fortunate implies good fortune or favorable circumstances.
Example: She was fortunate to win the lottery.
Note: Fortunate often emphasizes the idea of being blessed with good luck or favorable outcomes.
blessed
Blessed suggests being favored by a higher power or having divine protection.
Example: I feel truly blessed to have such a loving family.
Note: Blessed carries a connotation of receiving special favor or protection beyond mere luck.
lucrative
Lucrative refers to producing a great deal of profit or wealth.
Example: Investing in that company turned out to be a very lucrative decision.
Note: Lucrative focuses on financial success rather than just general good fortune.
serendipitous
Serendipitous means occurring by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example: Their meeting was purely serendipitous, leading to a great collaboration.
Note: Serendipitous emphasizes the unexpected and fortunate nature of an event or encounter.
Lucky expressions, common phrases
Good luck
Wishing someone success or good fortune in a particular endeavor.
Example: Good luck on your job interview tomorrow!
Note: The phrase 'good luck' directly conveys positive wishes for success, while 'lucky' generally refers to being fortunate or having good fortune.
Lucky break
An unexpected fortunate opportunity or event that helps someone achieve success.
Example: She got a lucky break when she won the scholarship for her studies.
Note: A 'lucky break' specifically refers to a sudden stroke of good fortune or a favorable turn of events, whereas 'lucky' is a more general term for being fortunate.
In luck
Being fortunate or having good fortune at a particular moment.
Example: You're in luck! The store just restocked the item you were looking for.
Note: Being 'in luck' signifies a temporary state of good fortune, while 'lucky' describes a general state of being fortunate.
Stroke of luck
A sudden and unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example: Finding that parking spot right in front of the restaurant was a real stroke of luck.
Note: A 'stroke of luck' emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of good fortune, contrasting with the more general concept of being 'lucky.'
Lucky charm
An object believed to bring good luck or protect its owner from harm.
Example: She always carries her grandmother's locket as a lucky charm.
Note: A 'lucky charm' is a specific item or object associated with bringing good luck, while 'lucky' refers to a general state of being fortunate.
Down on your luck
Experiencing a period of misfortune or bad luck.
Example: After losing his job, he's been really down on his luck.
Note: Being 'down on your luck' denotes a temporary state of misfortune, in contrast to the general concept of being 'lucky.'
Lucky streak
A series of consecutive fortunate events or successes.
Example: She's been on a lucky streak lately, winning every competition she enters.
Note: A 'lucky streak' describes a continuous period of good fortune or success, whereas 'lucky' typically refers to a general state of being fortunate.
Lucky everyday (slang) expressions
Feeling lucky
Expresses a sense of optimism and confidence in one's chances of success or good fortune.
Example: I'm feeling lucky today; I think I'll win the contest.
Note: Focuses more on an individual's feeling or perception of being fortunate rather than simply acknowledging luck itself.
Hit the jackpot
Refers to achieving a highly desirable or successful outcome beyond expectations.
Example: I hit the jackpot with this new job offer; it's exactly what I was looking for.
Note: Implies a significant and often unexpected windfall or success, similar to winning a large sum of money in a casino jackpot.
Born under a lucky star
Suggests that someone consistently experiences good fortune or favorable circumstances throughout their life.
Example: She always gets what she wants; it's like she was born under a lucky star.
Note: Emphasizes a continuous pattern of luck or fortune, attributing one's success or advantage to a seemingly innate quality rather than temporary luck.
Strike it lucky
Describes unexpectedly and suddenly gaining good luck or fortune.
Example: I struck it lucky when I found a wallet full of cash on the street.
Note: Highlights a momentary stroke of luck or fortune that brings immediate benefits or gains, often through chance rather than intentional actions.
Have the luck of the devil
Indicates extraordinary luck or fortune, especially in seemingly dangerous or risky situations.
Example: He managed to survive the accident without a scratch; he must have the luck of the devil.
Note: Implies an exceptionally strong or supernatural level of luck, attributing success or survival to a level of luck that may seem improbable or extraordinary.
Lucky duck
Describes someone who seems to have consistent good luck or fortune.
Example: Look at her always winning at games; she's such a lucky duck.
Note: Uses a playful and somewhat whimsical term to refer to someone who enjoys good luck regularly, often in a lighthearted or teasing manner.
Lucky devil
Expresses admiration or playful envy towards someone who seems to have continuous good fortune or opportunities.
Example: You get to go on vacation again? You lucky devil!
Note: Conveys a sense of admiration or teasing towards someone who consistently experiences luck or fortune, often in an affectionate or light-hearted manner.
Lucky - Examples
Lucky for you, I have an extra ticket.
She always seems to have good luck.
He had a run of bad luck at the casino.
Lucky grammar
Lucky - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: lucky
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): luckier
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): luckiest
Adjective (Adjective): lucky
Syllables, Separation and Stress
lucky Contains 1 syllables: lucky
Phonetic transcription: ˈlə-kē
lucky , ˈlə kē (The red syllable is stressed)
Lucky - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
lucky: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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