luck
Translation
luck, fortune
Examples
I wish you good luck.
I wish you good luck.
It was just bad luck.
It was just bad luck.
He has no luck with women.
He has no luck with women.
Grammar Patterns
((good/bad)) luck It was just bad luck.
luck with ((sth.)) He has no luck with women.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortune, chance, fate; Antonyms: misfortune, bad luck
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'luc', a shortening of 'gheluc' meaning 'happiness, good fortune'.
Memory Tips
Think of a four-leaf clover, a symbol of good luck.