fortune
fortune is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, fortune is hyphenated as:
Definitions offortune
- Destiny, especially favorable.
Example: "She read my fortune. Apparently I will have a good love life this week, but I will have a bad week for money."
- A prediction or set of predictions about a person's future provided by a fortune teller.
- A small slip of paper with wise or vaguely prophetic words printed on it, baked into a fortune cookie.
- The arrival of something in a sudden or unexpected manner; chance; accident.
- Good luck.
Example: "Fortune favors the brave."
- One's wealth; the amount of money one has; especially, if it is vast.
Example: "He's amassed a small fortune working in the Middle East."
- A large amount of money.
Example: "That car must be worth a fortune! How could you afford it?"
- To happen, take place.
- To provide with a fortune.
- To presage; to tell the fortune of.
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