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   LUCK definition: 1. the force that causes things, especially good things, to happen to you by chance and not as a…. Learn more.

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   Definition of luck verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of LUCK is a force that brings good fortune or adversity. How to use luck in a sentence. ... Verb. derivative of luck entry 1. First Known Use. Noun.

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   Oct 24, 2023 · Historical thesaurus. 3.a. a1500–. The chance occurrence of situations or events favourable to a person's interests; success, prosperity, or advantage apparently brought about by chance rather than through one's own actions or abilities; a person's apparent tendency to have good fortune; = good luck n.

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   Dec 20, 2020 · I got lucky with my exams (I see this was also noted by @mjf in comments above). (From Merriam-Webster, "to have good luck : to succeed because of good luck" (note the close association with sex, as noted in previous comments: "get lucky" also means "to succeed in finding or getting someone to agree to have sex with one" — although I don't think there's any danger of confusion ...

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   The earliest known use of the verb luck is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for luck is from around 1438, in Book of Margery Kempe. luck is formed within English, by conversion; modelled on a Dutch lexical item. Etymons: luck n.

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   What does luck mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! LUCK definition: 1. the force that causes things, especially good things, to happen to you by chance and not as a…. Learn more.

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   What does luck mean in a sentence?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of LUCK is a force that brings good fortune or adversity. How to use luck in a sentence.

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   What is the meaning of good luck?

   • The chance occurrence of situations or events favourable to a person's interests; success, prosperity, or advantage apparently brought about by chance rather than through one's own actions or abilities; a person's apparent tendency to have good fortune; = good luck n.

   luck, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   Why do we use the noun luck and the adjective Lucky?

   • We use the noun luck and the adjective lucky to talk about good things happening by chance, and not because of our own efforts: … bad/hard/tough luck! Secondly, both internal and external causes can be stable over time (ability, task difficulty) or unstable (effort, luck).

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   What does 'get lucky' mean?

   • (From , "to have good luck : to succeed because of good luck" (note the close association with sex, as noted in previous comments: "get lucky" also means "to succeed in finding or getting someone to agree to have sex with one" — although I don't think there's any danger of confusion/misinterpretation in this context).

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   What is the difference between good luck and bad luck?

   • Luck or good luck is success or good things that happen to you, that do not come from your own abilities or efforts. I knew I needed a bit of luck to win. The Sri Lankans have been having no luck with the weather. Bad luck is lack of success or bad things that happen to you, that have not been caused by yourself or other people.

   LUCK definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   luck in American English. (lʌk) noun. 1. the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities. With my luck I'll probably get pneumonia. 2. good fortune; advantage or success, considered as the result of chance. He had no luck finding work.